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Published by Pearson (August 18, 2016) © 2017

Michael Johnson
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    ISBN-13: 9781292166377

    Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Global Edition ,8th edition

    Language: English

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    For courses in human biology

     

    Explore Human Biology in Relation to Current Issues

    Through his teaching, his textbook, and his online blog, award-winning teacher Michael D. Johnson sparks interest in human biology by connecting basic biology to real-world issues that are relevant to students’ lives.  Using a storytelling approach and extensive online support, Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues 8th Edition not only demystifies how the human body works but also drives students to become a better, more discerning consumer of health and science information.  Each chapter opens with Johnson’s popular “Current Issues” essays, and within each chapter, “BlogInFocus” references direct readers to his frequently-updated blog for breaking human biology-related news.

     

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    1. 1. Human Biology, Science, and Society
    2. 2. The Chemistry of Living Things
    3. 3. Structure and Function of Cells
    4. 4. From Cells to Organ Systems
    5. 5. The Skeletal System
    6. 6. The Muscular System
    7. 7. Blood
    8. 8. Heart and Blood Vessels
    9. 9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
    10. 10. The Respiratory System. Exchange of Gases
    11. 11. The Nervous System. Integration and Control
    12. 12. Sensory Mechanisms
    13. 13. The Endocrine System
    14. 14. The Digestive System and Nutrition
    15. 15. The Urinary System
    16. 16. Reproductive Systems
    17. 17. Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
    18. 18. Cancer. Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
    19. 19. Genetics and Inheritance
    20. 20. DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
    21. 21. Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
    22. 22. Evolution and the Origins of Life
    23. 23. Ecosystems and Populations
    24. 24. Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
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