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1.1 Case Study: Why Should You Learn About Science?
1.2 What is Science?
1.3 The Nature of Science
1.4 Scientific Investigations
1.5 Theories in Science
1.6 Traditional Ecological Knowledge
1.7 Pseudoscience and Other Misuses of Science
1.8 Case Study Conclusion: To Give a Shot or Not
2.1 Case Study: Why Should You Study Human Biology?
2.2 Shared Traits of All Living Things
2.3 Basic Principles of Biology
2.4 Diversity of Life
2.5 The Human Animal
2.6 Case Study Conclusion: Our Invisible Inhabitants
3.1 Case Study: Chemistry and Your Life
3.2 Elements and Compounds
3.3 Biochemical Compounds
3.4 Carbohydrates
3.5 Lipids
3.6 Proteins
3.7 Nucleic Acids
3.8 Chemical Reactions
3.9 Energy in Chemical Reactions
3.10 Chemical Reactions in Living Things
3.11 Water and Life
3.12 Acids and Bases
3.13 Case Study Conclusion: Diet Dilemma
4.1 Case Study: The Importance of Cells
4.2 Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory
4.3 Variation in Cells
4.4 Plasma Membrane
4.5 Cytoplasm and Cytoskeleton
4.6 Cell Organelles
4.7 Passive Transport
4.8 Active Transport
4.9 Energy Needs of Living Things
4.10 Cellular Respiration
4.11 Anaerobic Processes
4.12 Cell Cycle and Cell Division
4.13 Mitosis and Cytokinesis
4.14 Case Study Conclusion: More Than Just Tired
5.1 Case Study: Genes and Inheritance
5.2 Chromosomes and Genes
5.3 DNA
5.4 DNA Replication
5.5 RNA
5.6 Genetic Code
5.7 Protein Synthesis
5.8 Mutations
5.9 Regulation of Gene Expression
5.10 Mendel's Experiments and Laws of Inheritance
5.11 Genetics of Inheritance
5.12 Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, and Gametogenesis
5.13 Mendelian Inheritance
5.14 Non-Mendelian Inheritance
5.15 Genetic Disorders
5.16 Genetic Engineering
5.17 The Human Genome
5.18 Case Study Conclusion: Cancer in the Family
6.1 Case Study: Our Similarities and Differences
6.2 Genetic Variation
6.3 Classifying Human Variation
6.4 Human Responses to Environmental Stress
6.5 Variation in Blood Types
6.6 Human Responses to High Altitude
6.7 Human Responses to Extreme Climates
6.8 Nutritional Adaptation
6.9 Case Study Conclusion: Your Genes May Help You Save a Life
7.1 Case Study: Under Pressure
7.2 Organization of the Body
7.3 Human Cells and Tissues
7.4 Tissues
7.5 Human Organs and Organ Systems
7.6 Human Body Cavities
7.7 Interactions of Organ Systems
7.8 Homeostasis and Feedback
7.9 Case Study Conclusion: Under Pressure
8.1 Case Study: The Control Centre of Your Body
8.2 Introduction to the Nervous System
8.3 Neurons and Neuroglia
8.4 Nerve Impulses
8.5 Central Nervous System
8.6 Peripheral Nervous System
8.7 Human Senses
8.8 Psychoactive Drugs
8.9 Case Study Conclusion: Fading Memory
9.1 Case Study: Hormones and Health
9.2 Introduction to the Endocrine System
9.3 Endocrine Hormones
9.4 Pituitary Gland
9.5 Thyroid Gland
9.6 Adrenal Glands
9.7 Pancreas
10.1 Case Study: Skin, Hair, and Nails - Decorative but Functional
10.2 Introduction to the Integumentary System
10.3 Epidermis
10.4 Dermis
10.5 Hair
10.6 Nails
10.7 Skin Cancer
10.8 Case Study Conclusion: Wearing His Heart on His Sleeve
11.1 Case Study: Your Support System
11.2 Introduction to the Skeletal System
11.3 Divisions of the Skeletal System
11.4 Structure of Bone
11.5 Bone Growth, Remodeling, and Repair
11.6 Joints
11.7 Disorders of the Skeletal System
11.8 Case Study Conclusion: A Pain in the Foot
12.1 Case Study: Muscles and Movement
12.2 Introduction to the Muscular System
12.3 Types of Muscle Tissue
12.4 Muscle Contraction
12.5 Physical Exercise
12.6 Disorders of the Muscular System
12.7 Case Study Conclusion: Needing to Relax
13.1 Case Study: Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
13.2 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
13.3 Breathing
13.4 Gas Exchange
13.5 Disorders of the Respiratory System
13.6 Smoking and Health
13.7 Case Study Conclusion: Cough That Won't Quit
14.1 Case Study: Your Body's Transportation System
14.2 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
14.3 Heart
14.4 Blood Vessels
14.5 Blood
14.6 Cardiovascular Disease
14.7 Case Study Conclusion: Flight Risk
15.1 Case Study: Food Processing
15.2 Introduction to the Digestive System
15.3 Digestion and Absorption
15.4 Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
15.5 Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
15.6 Accessory Organs of Digestion
15.7 Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
15.8 Case Study Conclusion: Please Don’t Pass the Bread
16.1 Case Study: Waste Management
16.2 Organs of Excretion
16.3 Introduction to the Urinary System
16.4 Kidneys
16.5 Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra
16.6 Disorders of the Urinary System
16.7 Case Study Conclusion: Drink and Flush
17.1 Case Study: Your Defense System
17.2 Introduction to the Immune System
17.3 Lymphatic System
17.4 Innate Immune System
17.5 Adaptive Immune System
17.6 Disorders of the Immune System
17.7 Case Study Conclusion: Defending Your Defenses
18.1 Case Study: Making Babies
18.2 Introduction to the Reproductive System
18.3 Structures of the Male Reproductive System
18.4 Functions of the Male Reproductive System
18.5 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
18.6 Structures of the Female Reproductive System
18.7 Functions of the Female Reproductive System
18.8 Menstrual Cycle
18.9 Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
18.10 Infertility
18.11 Contraception
18.12 Case Study Conclusion: Trying to Conceive
Chapter 1 Answers: Nature and Processes of Science
Chapter 2 Answers: Biology: The Study of Life
Chapter 3 Answers: Biological Molecules
Chapter 4 Answers: Cells
Chapter 5 Answers: Genetics
Chapter 6 Answers: Human Variation
Chapter 7 Answers: Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 8 Answers: Nervous System
Chapter 9 Answers: Endocrine System
Chapter 10 Answers: Integumentary System
Chapter 11 Answers: Skeletal System
Chapter 12 Answers: Muscular System
Chapter 13 Answers: Respiratory System
Chapter 14 Answers: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 15 Answers: Digestive System
Chapter 16 Answers: Excretory System
Chapter 17 Answers: Immune System
Chapter 18 Answers: Reproductive System
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