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Biology of Humans : Concepts, Applications, and Issues

ISBN: 9780131789999 | 0131789996
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Pub. Date: 1/1/2007

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SummaryTable of Contents
For courses in Human Biology taken primarily by non-science majors but which might also include students in applied medical or nursing specializations. This lively narrative personalizes the study of human biology with a friendly writing style, stunning art, abundant applications, and tools to help students develop critical-thinking skills. With clarity, currency, and consistency, the authors give students a conceptual framework for understanding how their bodies work and for dealing with issues relevant to human health in the modern world. Stu... MORE
The Organization of the Body
Humans in the World of Biologyp. 1
Chemistry Comes to Lifep. 14
The Cellp. 37
Body Organization and Homeostasisp. 62
Control and Coordination of the Body
The Skeletal Systemp. 82
The Muscular Systemp. 97
Neurons: The Matter of the Mindp. 110
The Nervous Systemp. ... MORE
Special Topic Drugs and the Mindp. 142
Sensory Systemp. 152
The Endocrine Systemp. 174
Maintenance of the Body
Bloodp. 197
The Circulatory Systemp. 211
Body Defense Mechanismsp. 234
Special Topic Infectious Diseasep. 256
The Respiratory Systemp. 268
Special Topic Smoking and Diseasep. 287
The Digestive Systemp. 296
Special Topic Nutrition and Weight Controlp. 313
The Urinary Systemp. 329
Reproduction
Reproductive Systemsp. 349
Special Topic Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDSp. 370
Development Throughout Life
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