Emphasizes the relationships of humans to other living things. In this edition, each chapter presents the topic clearly and distinctly. Detailed, high-level scientific data and terminology are not included because the author believes that true knowledge consists of working concepts rather than technical facility.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 A Human Perspective
Part I Human Organization
2 Chemistry of Life
3 Cell Structure and Function
4 Organization and Regulation of Body Systems
Part II Maintenance of the Human Body
5 Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels
6 Cardiovascular System: Blood
7 Digestive System and Nutrition
8 Respiratory System
9 Urinary System and Excretion
Part III Movement and Support in Humans
10 Skeletal System
11 Muscular System
Part IV Integration and Cordination in Humans
12 Nervous System
13 Senses
14 Endocrine System
Part V Reproduction in Humans
15 Reproductive System
16 Development and Aging
Part VI Human Genetics
17 Cell Division and the Human Life Cycle
18 Patterns of Inheritance
19 DNA Biology and Technology
20 Genetic Counseling
Part VII Human Disease
21 Defenses Against Disease
22 Parasites and Pathogens
23 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
24 Cancer
Part VIII Human Evolution and Ecology
25 Human Evolution
26 Global Ecology
27 Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation
