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Full Description
For courses in human biology.
Guide today's students in becoming smart consumers of science
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues sparks student interest in human biology by connecting basic biology to real-world issues that are relevant to their lives. Award-winning instructor and author Michael D. Johnson is joined by Suzanne Long who brings her active teaching experience and expertise in pedagogy to the 9th Edition. The storytelling approach with digitally integrated content demystifies how the human body works and drives students to become smarter consumers of health and science information. New content, updated pedagogy, and expanded interactive media guide students in evaluating claims they see in the media or products they use everyday.
Contents
Human Biology, Science, and Society
The Chemistry of Living Things
Structure and Function of Cells
From Cells to Organ Systems
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
Blood
TheHeart and Blood Vessels
The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
The Respiratory System. Exchange of Gases
The Nervous System. Integration and Control
Sensory Mechanisms
The Endocrine System
The Digestive System and Nutrition
The Urinary System
Reproductive Systems
Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
Cancer. Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
Genetics and Inheritance
DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
Evolution and the Origins of Life
Ecosystems and Populations
Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
Answers to Figure Check, Quick Check, and Test Yourself Questions?
