Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Global Edition

Name: Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Global Edition
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Author: Michael D. Johnson; Suzanne Long
ISBN: 9781292488110

Höfundar: Michael D. Johnson; Suzanne Long (Útgáfa: 9)

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For courses in human biology. Guide today's students in becoming smart consumers of science Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues sparks student interest in human biology by connecting basic biology to real-world issues that are relevant to their lives. Award-winning instructor and author Michael D. Johnson is joined by Suzanne Long who brings her active teaching experience and expertise in pedagogy to the 9th Edition.

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Útgefandi: Pearson International Content

ISBN: 9781292488110

Print ISBN: 9781292755908

Format: ePub

Útgáfa: 9

Höfundar: Michael D. Johnson; Suzanne Long

Tungumál: English

Útgefið: 2025-11-11

Prent takmörkun á líftíma: 100

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Cover
Cover
Front Matter
Title Page
Copyright
About the Authors
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Chapter-Specific Changes
Acknowledgments
1: Human Biology, Science, and Society
Introduction: Human Biology, Science, and Society
1.1 The characteristics of life
1.2 How humans fit into the natural world
1.3 Science is both a body of knowledge and a process
1.4 Sources of scientific information vary in style and quality
1.5 Learning to be a critical thinker
1.6 The role of science in society
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2: The Chemistry of Living Things
Introduction: The Chemistry of Living Things
2.1 All matter consists of elements
2.2 Atoms combine to form molecules
2.3 Life depends on water
2.4 The importance of hydrogen ions
2.5 The organic molecules of living organisms
2.6 Carbohydrates: used for energy and structural support
2.7 Lipids: insoluble in water
2.8 Proteins: complex structures constructed of amino acids
2.9 Nucleic acids: store genetic information
2.10 ATP: carries energy
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3: The Structure and Function of Cells
Introduction: The Structure and Function of Cells
3.1 Cells are classified according to their internal organization
3.2 Cell structure reflects cell function
3.3 The internal structures of cells carry out specific functions
3.4 Cells have structures for support and movement
3.5 A plasma membrane surrounds the cell
3.6 Molecules cross the plasma membrane in several ways
3.7 Cells use and transform matter and energy
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4: From Cells to Organ Systems
Introduction: From Cells to Organ Systems
4.1 Tissues are groups of cells with a common function
4.2 Epithelial tissues cover body surfaces and cavities
4.3 Connective tissue supports and connects body parts
4.4 Muscle tissues contract to produce movement
4.5 Nervous tissue transmits impulses
4.6 Organs and organ systems perform complex functions
4.7 The skin is an organ of the integumentary system
4.8 Multicellular organisms must maintain homeostasis
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5: The Skeletal System
Introduction: The Skeletal System
5.1 The skeletal system consists of connective tissue
5.2 Bones develop from cartilage
5.3 Mature bone undergoes remodeling and repair
5.4 Bones fit together to form the skeleton
5.5 Joints form connections between bones
5.6 Disorders and diseases of the skeletal system
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6: The Muscular System
Introduction: The Muscular System
6.1 Muscles produce movement or generate tension
6.2 Individual muscle cells contract and relax
6.3 Muscles vary in movement, force, and endurance
6.4 Cardiac and smooth muscles have special features
6.5 Diseases and disorders of the muscular system
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7: Blood
Introduction: Blood
7.1 The composition and functions of blood
7.2 Hemostasis: stopping blood loss
7.3 Blood transfusions and human blood types
7.4 Blood substitutes
7.5 Blood disorders
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8: The Heart and Blood Vessels
Introduction: The Heart and Blood Vessels
8.1 Blood vessels transport blood
8.2 The heart pumps blood through the vessels
8.3 Blood exerts pressure against vessel walls
8.4 How the cardiovascular system is regulated
8.5 Cardiovascular disorders: a major health issue
8.6 Replacing a failing heart
8.7 Reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease
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9: The Immune System and Mechanisms OF Defense
Introduction: The Immune System and Mechanisms OF Defense
9.1 Pathogens cause disease
9.2 The lymphatic system plays a key role in defending the body
9.3 Keeping pathogens out: the first line of defense
9.4 Nonspecific defenses: the second line of defense
9.5 Specific defense mechanisms: the third line of defense
9.6 Immune memory creates immunity
9.7 Medical assistance in the war against pathogens
9.8 Tissue rejection: a medical challenge
9.9 Inappropriate immune system activity causes health problems
9.10 Immune deficiency: the special case of AIDS
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10: The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases
Introduction: The Respiratory System: Exchange of Gases
10.1 Respiration takes place throughout the body
10.2 The respiratory system consists of upper and lower respiratory tracts
10.3 The process of breathing involves a pressure gradient
10.4 Gas exchange and transport occur passively
10.5 The nervous system regulates breathing
10.6 Disorders of the respiratory system
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11: The Nervous System: Integration and Control
Introduction: The Nervous System: Integration and Control
11.1 The nervous system has two principal parts
11.2 Neurons are the communication cells of the nervous system
11.3 Neurons initiate action potentials
11.4 Neuroglial cells support and protect neurons
11.5 Information is transferred from a neuron to its target
11.6 The PNS relays information between tissues and the CNS
11.7 The brain and spinal cord constitute the CNS
11.8 The brain processes and acts on information
11.9 Memory involves storing and retrieving information
11.10 Psychoactive drugs affect higher brain functions
11.11 Disorders of the nervous system
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12: Sensory Mechanisms
Introduction: Sensory Mechanisms
12.1 Receptors receive and convert stimuli
12.2 Somatic sensations arise from receptors throughout the body
12.3 Taste and smell depend on chemoreceptors
12.4 Hearing: mechanoreceptors detect sound waves
12.5 The inner ear plays an essential role in balance
12.6 Vision: detecting and interpreting visual stimuli
12.7 Disorders of sensory mechanisms
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13: The Endocrine System
Introduction: The Endocrine System
13.1 The endocrine system produces hormones
13.2 Hormones are classified as steroid or nonsteroid
13.3 The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
13.4 The pancreas secretes glucagon, insulin, and somatostatin
13.5 The adrenal glands comprise the cortex and medulla
13.6 Thyroid and parathyroid glands
13.7 Testes and ovaries produce sex hormones
13.8 Other glands and organs also secrete hormones
13.9 Other chemical messengers
13.10 Disorders of the endocrine system
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14: The Digestive System and Nutrition
Introduction: The Digestive System and Nutrition
14.1 The digestive system brings nutrients into the body
14.2 The mouth processes food for swallowing
14.3 The pharynx and esophagus deliver food to the stomach
14.4 The stomach stores food, digests protein, and regulates delivery
14.5 The small intestine digests food and absorbs nutrients and water
14.6 Accessory organs aid digestion and absorption
14.7 The large intestine absorbs nutrients and eliminates wastes
14.8 How nutrients are absorbed
14.9 Nerves and hormones regulate digestion
14.10 Nutrition: you are what you eat
14.11 Food labels
14.12 Energy balance
14.13 Eating disorders
14.14 Disorders of the digestive system
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15: The Urinary System
Introduction: The Urinary System
15.1 The urinary system regulates body fluids
15.2 Organs of the urinary system
15.3 The internal structure of a kidney
15.4 Formation of urine: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
15.5 Producing diluted or concentrated urine
15.6 Urination depends on a reflex
15.7 The kidneys contribute to homeostasis in many ways
15.8 Disorders of the urinary system
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16: Reproductive Systems
Introduction: Reproductive Systems
16.1 The male reproductive system delivers sperm
16.2 The female reproductive system produces eggs and supports pregnancy
16.3 The menstrual cycle consists of ovarian and uterine cycles
16.4 Human sexual response, intercourse, and fertilization
16.5 Birth control methods: controlling fertility
16.6 Infertility: inability to conceive
16.7 Sexually transmitted diseases
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17: Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
Introduction: Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
17.1 The cell cycle creates new cells
17.2 DNA structure and function: an overview
17.3 Cell reproduction: one cell becomes two
17.4 How cell reproduction is regulated
17.5 Environmental factors influence cell differentiation
17.6 Reproductive cloning requires an undifferentiated cell
17.7 Therapeutic cloning: creating tissues and organs
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18: Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
Introduction: Cancer: Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
18.1 Tumors can be benign or cancerous
18.2 Cancer cells undergo structural and functional changes
18.3 Factors contributing to cancer development
18.4 Advances in diagnosis enable early detection
18.5 Cancer treatments
18.6 The 10 deadliest cancers
18.7 Some other notable cancers
18.8 Most cancers could be prevented
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19: Genetics and Inheritance
Introduction: Genetics and Inheritance
19.1 Your genome is organized into 23 pairs of chromosomes
19.2 Genetic inheritance follows certain patterns
19.3 Incomplete dominance and codominance
19.4 Other factors influencing inheritance patterns and phenotype
19.5 Sex-linked inheritance
19.6 Alterations in chromosome number or structure
19.7 Inherited disorders involving recessive alleles
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20: DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
Introduction: DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
20.1 DNA sequencing reveals the order of nucleotides in DNA
20.2 DNA can be amplified and edited in the laboratory
20.3 Genetic engineering creates transgenic organisms
20.4 Gene therapy: the hope of the future
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21: Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
Introduction: Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
21.1 Fertilization begins when sperm and egg unite
21.2 Overview of developmental processes: cleavage, growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis
21.3 Pre-embryonic development: the first two weeks
21.4 Embryonic development: weeks three to eight
21.5 Development of reproductive organs
21.6 Fetal development: nine weeks to birth
21.7 Birth and the early postnatal period
21.8 Maturation: from birth to adulthood
21.9 Aging
21.10 Death
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22: Evolution and the Origins of Life
Introduction: Evolution and the Origins of Life
22.1 The evidence for evolution
22.2 Multiple factors contribute to evolution
22.3 In the beginning, Earth was too hot for life
22.4 The first cells lived without oxygen
22.5 Photosynthesis altered Earth’s atmosphere and the course of evolution
22.6 Humans share a common ancestor with primates
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23: Ecosystems and Populations
Introduction: Ecosystems and Populations
23.1 Ecosystems: living organisms and their environment
23.2 The dynamic nature of populations
23.3 Communities: different species living together
23.4 Energy flows through living organisms
23.5 The matter (material) comprising living organisms is recycled
23.6 Human population growth
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24: Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
Introduction: Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
24.1 Pollutants impair air quality
24.2 Pollution jeopardizes scarce water supplies
24.3 Pollution and overuse damage the land
24.4 Energy: many options
24.5 Environmental change and loss of biodiversity
24.6 Toward sustainable development
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
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