Clear, engaging, and visually compelling, Starr and McMillan’s HUMAN BIOLOGY, 11e teaches students the core concepts of human biology and prepares them to make well-informed decisions in their lives. Each chapter opens with an interesting application that highlights the relevance of biology and motivates the study of the topic. Students then learn basic concepts which help them think critically about these issues. Useful pedagogy, such as section-ending "Take-Home Messages" and a running glossary, ensure students understand key concepts. New "Focus on Human Impact" boxes and chapter-ending "Your Future" and "Explore on Your Own" sections demonstrate to students the impact and personal relevance of the content on their lives.
Author(s): Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Edition: 11th
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 610
1. Learning about Human Biology. 2. Chemistry of Life. 3. Cells and How They Work. 4. Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems. 5. The Skeletal System. 6. The Muscular System. 7. Circulation: The Heart and Blood Vessels. 8. Blood. 9. Immunity and Disease. 10. The Respiratory System. 11. Digestion and Nutrition. 12. The Urinary System. 13. The Nervous System. 14. Sensory Systems. 15. The Endocrine System. 16. Reproductive Systems. 17. Development and Aging. 18. Cell Reproduction. 19. Introduction to Genetics. 20. Chromosomes and Human Genetics. 21. DNA, Genes, and Biotechnology. 22. Genes and Disease: Cancer. 23. Principles of Evolution. 24. Principles of Ecology. 25. Human Impacts on the Biosphere.
