inquiry into Life

Inquiry into Life (Sylvia Mader) (z-lib.org)
Cover
Copyright Page
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Brief Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Biology: The Study of Life
1.1 The Characteristics of Life
1.2 The Classification of Organisms
1.3 The Process of Science
1.4 Challenges Facing Science
Unit 1 Cell Biology
Chapter 2 The Molecules of Cells
2.1 Introduction to Chemistry
2.2 Molecules and Compounds
2.3 Chemistry of Water
2.4 Organic Molecules
2.5 Carbohydrates
2.6 Lipids
2.7 Proteins
2.8 Nucleic Acids
Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function
3.1 The Cellular Level of Organization
3.2 Prokaryotic Cells
3.3 Eukaryotic Cells
3.4 The Cytoskeleton
3.5 Origin and Evolution of the Eukaryotic Cell
Chapter 4 Membrane Structure and Function
4.1 Plasma Membrane Structure and Function
4.2 The Permeability of the Plasma Membrane
4.3 Modifications of Cell Surfaces
Chapter 5 Cell Division
5.1 The Cell Cycle
5.2 Control of the Cell Cycle
5.3 Mitosis: Maintaining the Chromosome Number
5.4 Meiosis: Reducing the Chromosome Number
5.5 Comparison of Meiosis with Mitosis
5.6 The Human Life Cycle
Chapter 6 Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
6.1 Life and the Flow of Energy
6.2 Energy Transformations and Metabolism
6.3 Enzymes and Metabolic Pathways
6.4 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Metabolism
Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration
7.1 Overview of Cellular Respiration
7.2 Outside the Mitochondria: Glycolysis
7.3 Outside the Mitochondria: Fermentation
7.4 Inside the Mitochondria
Unit 2 Plant Biology
Chapter 8 Photosynthesis
8.1 Overview of Photosynthesis
8.2 Plants as Solar Energy Converters
8.3 Plants as Carbon Dioxide Fixers
8.4 Alternative Pathways for Photosynthesis
8.5 Photosynthesis Versus Cellular Respiration
Chapter 9 Plant Organization and Function
9.1 Cells and Tissues of Plants
9.2 Plant Organs and Systems
9.3 Monocot Versus Eudicot Plants
9.4 Organization of Roots
9.5 Organization of Stems
9.6 Organization of Leaves
9.7 Uptake and Transport of Nutrients
Chapter 10 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Response
10.1 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
10.2 Growth and Development
10.3 Asexual Reproduction in Plants
10.4 Control of Growth and Responses
Unit 3 Maintenance of the Human Body
Chapter 11 Human Organization
11.1 Types of Tissues
11.2 Body Cavities and Body Membranes
11.3 Organ Systems
11.4 Integumentary System
11.5 Homeostasis
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular System
12.1 The Blood Vessels
12.2 Blood
12.3 The Human Heart
12.4 Two Cardiovascular Pathways
12.5 Cardiovascular Disorders
Chapter 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems
13.1 The Lymphatic System
13.2 Innate Immunity
13.3 Adaptive Immunity
13.4 Active Versus Passive Immunity
13.5 Adverse Effects of Immune Responses
13.6 Disorders of the Immune System
Chapter 14 Digestive System and Nutrition
14.1 The Digestive Tract
14.2 Accessory Organs of Digestion
14.3 Digestive Enzymes
14.4 Human Nutrition
14.5 Eating Disorders
14.6 Disorders of the Digestive System
Chapter 15 Respiratory System
15.1 The Respiratory System
15.2 Mechanism of Breathing
15.3 Gas Exchanges in the Body
15.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System
Chapter 16 Urinary System and Excretion
16.1 The Urinary System
16.2 Anatomy of the Kidney and Excretion
16.3 Regulatory Functions of the Kidneys
16.4 Disorders of the Urinary System
Unit 4 Integration and Control of the Human Body
Chapter 17 Nervous System
17.1 Nervous Tissue
17.2 Transmission of Nerve Impulses
17.3 The Central Nervous System
17.4 The Limbic System and Higher Mental Functions
17.5 The Peripheral Nervous System
17.6 Drug Abuse
17.7 Disorders of the Nervous System
Chapter 18 Senses
18.1 Sensory Receptors and Sensations
18.2 Somatic Senses
18.3 Senses of Taste and Smell
18.4 Sense of Vision
18.5 Sense of Hearing
18.6 Sense of Equilibrium
18.7 Disorders That Affect the Senses
Chapter 19 Musculoskeletal System
19.1 Overview of Bone and Cartilage
19.2 Bones of the Skeleton
19.3 Skeletal Muscles
19.4 Mechanism of Muscle Fiber Contraction
19.5 Whole Muscle Contraction
19.6 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 20 Endocrine System
20.1 Overview of the Endocrine System
20.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
20.3 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
20.4 Adrenal Glands
20.5 Pancreas
20.6 Other Endocrine Glands
20.7 Disorders of the Endocrine System
Unit 5 Continuance of the Species
Chapter 21 Reproductive System
21.1 Male Reproductive System
21.2 Female Reproductive System
21.3 Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
21.4 Control of Reproduction
21.5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
21.6 Reproductive Disorders and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Chapter 22 Development and Aging
22.1 Fertilization and Early Stages of Development
22.2 Processes of Development
22.3 Human Embryonic and Fetal Development
22.4 Human Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation
22.5 Aging
Chapter 23 Patterns of Gene Inheritance
23.1 Mendel’s Laws
23.2 Pedigree Analysis and Genetic Disorders
23.3 Beyond Simple Inheritance Patterns
23.4 Environmental Influences
Chapter 24 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
24.1 Gene Linkage
24.2 X-Linked Inheritance
24.3 Changes in Chromosome Number
24.4 Changes in Chromosome Structure
Chapter 25 DNA Structure and Gene Expression
25.1 DNA Structure
25.2 DNA Replication
25.3 Gene Expression
25.4 Control of Gene Expression
25.5 Gene Mutations and Cancer
Chapter 26 Biotechnology and Genomics
26.1 DNA Technology
26.2 Biotechnology Products
26.3 Gene Therapy
26.4 Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics
Unit 6 Evolution and Diversity
Chapter 27 Evolution of Life
27.1 Theory of Evolution
27.2 Evidence of Evolution
27.3 Microevolution
27.4 Processes of Evolution
27.5 Macroevolution and Speciation
27.6 Systematics
Chapter 28 Microbiology
28.1 The Microbial World
28.2 Origin of Microbial Life
28.3 Archaea
28.4 Bacteria
28.5 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
Chapter 29 Protists and Fungi
29.1 Protists
29.2 Fungi
Chapter 30 Plants
30.1 Evolutionary History of Plants
30.2 Nonvascular Plants
30.3 Seedless Vascular Plants
30.4 Seed Plants
Chapter 31 Animals: The Invertebrates
31.1 Evolutionary Trends Among Animals
31.2 The Simplest Invertebrates
31.3 The Spiralia
31.4 The Ecdysozoa
31.5 Invertebrate Deuterostomes
Chapter 32 Animals: Chordates and Vertebrates
32.1 Chordates
32.2 Vertebrates: Fish and Amphibians
32.3 Vertebrates: Reptiles and Mammals
32.4 Evolution of the Hominins
32.5 Evolution of Modern Humans
Unit 7 Behavior and Ecology
Chapter 33 Behavioral Ecology
33.1 Nature Versus Nurture: Genetic Influences
33.2 Nature Versus Nurture: Environmental Influences
33.3 Animal Communication
33.4 Behaviors That Affect Fitness
Chapter 34 Population and Community Ecology
34.1 The Scope of Ecology
34.2 Patterns of Population Growth
34.3 Interactions Between Populations
34.4 Ecological Succession
Chapter 35 Nature of Ecosystems
35.1 The Biotic Components of Ecosystems
35.2 Energy Flow
35.3 Global Biogeochemical Cycles
Chapter 36 Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere
36.1 Climate and the Biosphere
36.2 Terrestrial Ecosystems
36.3 Aquatic Ecosystems
Chapter 37 Conservation Biology
37.1 Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
37.2 Value of Biodiversity
37.3 Threats to Biodiversity
37.4 Habitat Conservation and Restoration
37.5 Working Toward a Sustainable Society
Appendix A Periodic Table of the Elements, and the Metric System
Appendix B Answer Key
Glossary
Index
Perceptions Of A Renegade Mind (David Icke) (z-lib.org)
Copyright
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Chapter 1: ‘I’m thinking’ – Oh, but are you?
Chapter 2: Renegade perception
Chapter 3: The Pushbacker sting
Chapter 4: ‘Covid’: The calculated catastrophe
Chapter 5: There is no ‘virus’
Chapter 6: Sequence of deceit
Chapter 7: War on your mind
Chapter 8: ‘Reframing’ insanity
Chapter 9: We must have it? So what is it?
Chapter 10: Human 2.0
Chapter 11: Who controls the Cult?
Chapter 12: Escaping Wetiko
Postscript
Appendix: Cowan-Kaufman-Morell Statement on Virus Isolation
Bibliography
Index
Perceptions Of A Renegade Mind (David Icke) (z-lib.org)
Copyright
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Chapter 1: ‘I’m thinking’ – Oh, but are you?
Chapter 2: Renegade perception
Chapter 3: The Pushbacker sting
Chapter 4: ‘Covid’: The calculated catastrophe
Chapter 5: There is no ‘virus’
Chapter 6: Sequence of deceit
Chapter 7: War on your mind
Chapter 8: ‘Reframing’ insanity
Chapter 9: We must have it? So what is it?
Chapter 10: Human 2.0
Chapter 11: Who controls the Cult?
Chapter 12: Escaping Wetiko
Postscript
Appendix: Cowan-Kaufman-Morell Statement on Virus Isolation
Bibliography
Index