Human Biology: Health, Homeostasis, and the

Univ. of Denver, CO. Textbook integrating text and web-based material. Human systems illustrations have been redrawn and the genetics section has been moved to the end of the text. Very color- ful and user-friendly format. Previous edition: c1995. For introductory human biology students. Softcover.

1 Life in the Balance: An Introduction to Human Biology

1

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2 The Chemistry of Life

24

(15)

3 The Life of the Cell

39

(35)

4 Principles of Structure and Function

74

(27)

5 Nutrition and Digestion

101

(32)

6 The Circulatory System

133

(22)

7 The Blood

155

(13)

8 The Immune System

168

(29)

9 The Vital Exchange: Respiration

197

(20)

10 The Urinary System: Ridding the Body of Wastes and Maintaining Homeostasis

217

(18)

11 The Nervous System: Integration, Coordination, and Control

235

(31)

12 The Senses

266

(27)

13 The Skeleton and Muscles

293

(21)

14 The Endocrine System

314

(23)

15 Chromosomes, Cell Division, and Cancer

337

(22)

16 Principles of Human Heredity

359

(28)

17 Molecular Genetics: How Genes Work and How Genes are Controlled

387

(21)

18 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology: Science, Ethics, and Society

408

(14)

19 Human Reproduction

422

(31)

20 Human Development and Aging

453

(24)

21 Evolution: Five Billion Years of Change

477

(25)

22 Tracing Our Roots: The Story of Human Evolution

502

(13)

23 Principles of Ecology: Understanding the Economy of Nature

515

(23)

24 Environmental Issues: Population, Pollution, and Resources

538

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