Human Biology 9th Edition (eBook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 128412861X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1284128611
• Author: Daniel D. Chiras 

A Welcome Introduction to Science Dan Chiras once again offers a refreshing and student-friendly introduction to the structure, function, health, and homeostasis of the human body in a modernized ninth edition of Human Biology. This acclaimed text explores life from a variety of levels and perspectives, including cellular/molecular, by body system, through disease, and within the environment. Dr. Chiras retains the theme of homeostasis in this edition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining health by understanding the delicate internal balances of the body’s systems within the context of the external environment. The Ninth Edition features a new chapter dedicated to the integumentary system as well as new sections covering evolution, injuries and diseases of the muscles, the pineal gland, and more. New information on GMOs, immunotherapy, vertigo, brain diseases, new cancer treatments, and more thought-provoking discussions encourage students to think critically about timely and relevant information that affects their lives. The logical organization, relatable topics, and outstanding pedagogical features, make Human Biology, Ninth Edition a fun and engaging learning experience.

Table contents:

Part 1 Organization of Life: From Molecules to Humankind
Chapter 1 Principles of Human Biology, Science, and Critical Thinking
Chapter 2 An Introduction to the Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3 The Life of the Cell

Part 2 Human Body Systems: Homeostasis and Health
Chapter 4 Principles of Structure and Function
Chapter 5 The Circulatory System
Chapter 6 The Blood
Chapter 7 Nutrition and The Digestive System
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System
Chapter 9 The Respiratory System
Chapter 10 The Urinary System
Chapter 11 The Skeletal System
Chapter 12 The Muscular System
Chapter 13 The Nervous System
Chapter 14 The Senses
Chapter 15 The Endocrine System
Chapter 16 The Immune System
Chapter 17 Human Reproduction
Chapter 18 Human Development and Aging

Part 3 Cell Division and Human Heredity
Chapter 19 Chromosomes, Cell Division, and the Cell Cycle
Chapter 20 Principles of Human Heredity
Chapter 21 How Genes Work
Chapter 22 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Part 4 Infectious Disease, Evolution, and Ecology (online only)
Chapter 23 Human Infectious Disease (online only)
Chapter 24 Evolution (online only)
Chapter 25 Ecology and the Environment (online only)

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