TY  - BOOK
AU  - Johnson,Michael D.
TI  - Human biology: concepts and current issues 
SN  - 0805372016 (alk. paper)
U1  - 612 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - San Francisco
PB  - Pearson Benjamin Cummings
KW  - Human biology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Human biology, science, and society -- The chemistry of living things -- Structure and function of cells -- From cells to organ systems -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- Blood -- Hear and blood vessels -- The immune system and mechanisms of defense -- The respiratory system : exchange of gases -- The nervous system : integration and control -- Sensory mechanisms -- The endocrine system -- The digestive system and nutrition -- The urinary system -- Reproductive systems -- Cell reproduction and differentiation -- Cancer : uncontrolled cell division and differentiation -- Genetics and inheritance -- DNA technology and genetic engineering -- Development, maturation, aging, and death -- Evolution and the origins of life -- Ecosystems and populations -- Human impacts, biodiversity, and environmental issues
N2  - Award-winning teacher Michael D. Johnson catches your interest immediately by connecting basic biology concepts to real-world issues that are relevant to your life. Through a storytelling approach and extensive online support, Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues not only demystifies how the human body works but helps you to become a better consumer of health and science information
ER  -