Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Global Edition + Mastering Biology with Pearson eText (Package)

Résumé

For courses in human biology

This package includes MasteringBiology™.

Explore Human Biology in Relation to Current Issues, in the Text and Online.

Through his teaching, his textbook, and his online blog, award-winning teacher Michael D. Johnson sparks interest in human biology by connecting basic biology to real-world issues that are relevant to students’ lives. Using a storytelling approach and extensive online support, *Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues *Eighth Edition not only demystifies how the human body works but also drives students to become a better, more discerning consumer of health and science information. Each chapter opens with Johnson’s popular “Current Issues” essays, and within each chapter, “BlogInFocus” references direct readers to his frequently-updated blog for breaking human biology-related news.

This package includes MasteringBiology, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product proven to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts. Students benefit from opportunities to practice basic science literacy skills, using interactive resources that create engaging learning experiences. Effective activities in MasteringBiology help students further visualize and understand complex biological processes.

MasteringBiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Please be sure you have the correct ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

Contenu

• 1. Human Biology, Science, and Society
• 2. The Chemistry of Living Things
• 3. Structure and Function of Cells
• 4. From Cells to Organ Systems
• 5. The Skeletal System
• 6. The Muscular System
• 7. Blood
• 8. Heart and Blood Vessels
• 9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
• 10. The Respiratory System. Exchange of Gases
• 11. The Nervous System. Integration and Control
• 12. Sensory Mechanisms
• 13. The Endocrine System
• 14. The Digestive System and Nutrition
• 15. The Urinary System
• 16. Reproductive Systems
• 17. Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
• 18. Cancer. Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
• 19. Genetics and Inheritance
• 20. DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
• 21. Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
• 22. Evolution and the Origins of Life
• 23. Ecosystems and Populations
• 24. Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues
• Glossary G-1
• Answers to Figure Check, Quick Check, and Test Yourself Questions A-1
• Credits C-1
• Index I-1