Human biology /
Sylvia S. Mader.
- 9th ed.
- Dubuque, IA : McGraw-Hill, c2006.
- xx, 541 p. ; 28 cm.
Readings. - Preface. - Guided Tour. - Chapter 1: A human perspective. Part I. Human Organization. - Chapter 2 : Chemistry of life. - Chapter 3 : Cell structure and function. - Chapter 4 : Organization and regulation of body systems. - Part II. Maintenance of the Human Body. - Chapter 5 : Cardiovascular system : heart and blood vessels. - Chapter 6 : Cardiovascular system : Blood. - Chapter 7 : Digestive system and nutrition. - Chapter 8 : Respiratory system. - Chapter 9 : Urinary system and excretion. - Part III. Movement and Support in Humans. - Chapter 10 : Skeletal system. - Chapter 11 : Muscular system. - Part IV. Integration and Coordination in Human. - Chapter 12 : Nervous system. - Chapter 13 : Senses. Chapter 14 : Endocrine system. - Part V. Reproduction in Humans. - Chapter 15 : Reproductive system. - Chapter 16 : Development and aging. - Part VI. Human Genetics. - Chapter 17 : Cell division and human life cycle. - Chapter 18 : Patterns of inheritance. - Chapter 19 : DNA biology and technology. - Chapter 20 : Genetic counseling. - Part VII. Human Disease. - Chapter 21 : Defenses against disease. - Chapter 22 : Parasites and pathogens. - Chapter 23 : Sexually transmitted diseases. - Chapter 24 : Cance. - Part VIII. Human Evolution and Ecology. - Chapter 25 : Human evolution. - Chapter 26 : Global ecology. - Chapter 27 : Human population, planetary resources, and conservation. - Appendix. - Glossary. - Credits. - Index.