Mader, Sylvia S.

Human biology / Sylvia S. Mader. - 10th ed. - Dubuque, IA : McGraw-Hill, c2008. - viii, 312 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A human perspective -- Chemistry of life -- Cell structure and function -- Organization and regulation of body systems -- Cardiovascular system : heart and blood vessels -- Cardiovascular system : Blood -- Digestive system and nutrition -- Respiratory system -- Urinary system and excretion -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system -- Senses -- Endocrine system -- Reproductive system -- Development and aging -- Cell division and human life cycle -- Patterns of inheritance -- DNA biology and technology -- Genetic counseling -- Defenses against disease -- Parasites and pathogens -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Cancer -- Human evolution -- Global ecology -- Human population, planetary resources, and conservation.

9780072986907 (hard copy : alk. paper)

2005009687


Human biology.

QP36 / .M2 2006

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