| Description |
xxi, 560 pages + (various pages) : illustrations (mostly color) ; 28 cm |
| 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 -- Heart and blood vessels -- The immune system and mechanisms of defense -- The respiratory system: exchange of gases -- The nervous stystem: 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 and aging -- Evolution and the origins of life -- Ecosystems and populations -- Human impacts, biodiversity, and environmental issues |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Human biology -- Textbooks.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| LC no. |
2010046361 |
| ISBN |
0321701674 (alk. paper) |
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9780321701671 (alk. paper) |
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