Biology Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues
Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues

Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues Goodenough • 6th Edition • 978-0134045443

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Ch.1 - Humans in the World of Biology

Characteristics of Life

Ch.2 - Chemistry Comes to Life

Atoms Bonding Properties of Water Acids and Bases Carbon Polymers Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids ATP

Ch.3 - The Cell

Cells Nucleus Endomembrane System Endosymbionts Cytoskeleton Fluid Mosaic Model Osmosis and Diffusion Facilitated Diffusion Active Transport Bulk Transport Cellular Respiration Anaerobic Respiration and Fermentation

Ch.4 - Body Organization and Homeostasis

Animal Tissues Animal Cell Junctions Metabolism and Homeostasis Thermoregulation

Ch.6 - The Muscular System

Musculoskeletal System

Ch.7 - Neurons: The Matter of the Mind

Neurons and Action Potentials

Ch.8 - The Nervous System

Central and Peripheral Nervous System

Ch.9 - Sensory Systems

Sensory System

Ch.10 - The Endocrine System

Endocrine System

Ch.12 - The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Circulatory System Heart Physiology

Ch.13 - Body Defense Mechanisms

Immune System Innate Immunity Adaptive Immunity Viruses

Ch.14 - The Respiratory System

Respiratory System Gas Exchange

Ch.15 - The Digestive System and Nutrition

Digestion

Ch.16 - The Urinary System

Osmoregulation and Excretion

Ch.17 - Reproductive Systems

Animal Reproduction

Ch.18 - Development Throughout Life

Animal Development

Ch.19 - Chromosomes and Cell Division

Cell Division Mitosis Human Sexual Reproduction Meiosis Chromosome Abnormalities

Ch.20 - Genetics and Human Inheritance

Mendel's Experiment Independent Assortment Extensions to Mendel Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance Genetic Counseling

Ch.21 - DNA and Biotechnology

Semiconservative Replication DNA Replication Gene Expression and the Genetic Code Transcription RNA Processing Translation Mutation Eukaryotic Gene Regulation DNA Cloning PCR and Dideoxy Sequencing DNA Fingerprinting

Ch.22 - Evolution and Our Heritage

Descent with Modification Genetic Variation History of Life on Earth Phylogeny Primates and Homonids

Ch.23 - Ecology, the Environment, and Us

Ecology Community Interactions Community Structure Ecosystems

Ch.24 - Human Population, Limited Resources, and Pollution

Population Ecology Conservation Biology