Human biology

Type Book

Rate 0.0 /5

Mader's 'Human Biology' accomplishes the goal of improving scientific literacy, while establishing a foundation of knowledge in human biology and physiology. The text integrates a tested, traditional learning system with modern digital and pedagogical approaches designed to stimulate and engage today's student.

Details

Files

Reviews

Download

Title Statements

Full title :Human biology / Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht, Appalachian State University.

Summary

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2016
Edition:Fourteenth edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):McGraw-Hill
Place of Publication:New York, NY
Language:eng
Publication Date:2016

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:xviii, 578 pages : : color illustrations ; : 28 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781259245749, 1259245748, 9781259252006, 1259252000
oclc:ocn893784391
LC Classification:QP36
Dewey Decimal:612

Exploring life and science -- Unit 1: Human organization. Chemistry of life ; Cell structure and function ; Organization and regulation of body systems -- Unit 2: Maintenance of the human body. Cardiovascular system : heart and blood vessels ; Cardiovascular system : blood ; The lymphatic and immune systems ; Biology of infectious diseases ; Digestive system and nutrition ; Respiratory system ; Urinary system -- Unit 3: Movement and support in humans. Skeletal system ; Muscular system -- Unit 4: Integration and coordination in humans. Nervous system ; Senses ; Endocrine system -- Unit 5: Reproduction in humans. Reproductive system ; Development and aging -- Unit 6: Human genetics. Patterns of chromosome inheritance ; Cancer ; Patterns of genetic inheritance ; DNA biology and technology -- Unit 7: Human evolution and ecology. Human evolution ; Global ecology and human interferences ; Human population, global resources, and conservation.