
Nguồn ngoài
Human Biology
Human biology is an interdisciplinary area of study that examines humans through the influences and interplay of many diverse fields such as genetics, evolution, physiology, anatomy, epidemiology, anthropology, ecology, nutrition, population genetics and sociocultural influences; it is closely related to physical anthropology.
- Tác giả
- Gabor Gyurkovics
- Nhà xuất bản
- Community College of Vermont
- Nguồn
- LibreTexts
- Giấy phép
- CK-12
- Ngôn ngữ
- EN
- Danh mục
- Khoa học cơ bản
Mục lục· 157 mục
- 01: Introduction to Human Biology and the Scientific Method
- 1.01: Case Study - Why Should You Study Human Biology
- 1.02: Shared Traits of All Living Things
- 1.03: Diversity of Life
- 1.04: Case Study - Why Should You Learn About Science
- 1.05: What Is Science
- 1.06: The Nature of Science
- 1.07: Theories in Science
- 1.08: Scientific Investigations
- 1.09: Scientific Experiments
- 1.10: Extrapolations of Scientific Investigations
- 1.11: Case Study Shot Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 02: Chemistry of Life
- 2.01: Case Study- Chemistry and Your Life
- 2.02: Elements and Compounds
- 2.03: Chemical Bonding
- 2.04: Biochemical Compounds
- 2.05: Carbohydrates
- 2.06: Lipids
- 2.07: Proteins
- 2.08: Nucleic Acids
- 2.09: Energy in Chemical Reactions
- 2.10: Chemical Reactions in Living Things
- 2.11: Biochemical Properties of Water
- 2.12: Acids and Bases
- 2.13: Case Study Diet Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 03: Cells
- 3.01: Case Study - The Importance of Cells
- 3.02: Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory
- 3.03: Variation in Cells
- 3.04: Plasma Membrane
- 3.05: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeleton
- 3.06: Cell Organelles
- 3.07: Cell Transport
- 3.08: Active Transport and Homeostasis
- 3.09: Cellular Respiration
- 3.10: Fermentation
- 3.11: Case Study Tired Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 04: Introduction to the Human Body
- 4.01: Case Study- Getting to Know Your Body
- 4.02: Organization of the Body
- 4.03: Human Cells and Tissues
- 4.04: Human Organs and Organ Systems
- 4.05: Human Body Cavities
- 4.06: Interaction of Organ Systems
- 4.07: Homeostasis and Feedback
- 4.08: Case Study - Pressure Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 05: Skeletal System
- 5.01: Case Study- Your Support System
- 5.02: Introduction to the Skeletal System
- 5.03: Divisions of the Skeletal System
- 5.04: Structure of Bone
- 5.05: Bone Growth, Remodeling, and Repair
- 5.06: Joints
- 5.07: Disorders of the Skeletal System
- 5.08: Case Study Heels Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 06: Muscular System
- 6.01: Case Study - Muscles and Movement
- 6.02: Introduction to the Muscular System
- 6.03: Types of Muscle Tissue
- 6.04: Muscle Contraction
- 6.05: Physical Exercise
- 6.06: Disorders of the Muscular System
- 6.07: Case Study Conclusion- Needing to Relax and Chapter Summary
- 07: Cardiovascular System
- 7.01: Case Study - Your Body's Transportation System
- 7.02: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
- 7.03: Heart
- 7.04: Blood Vessels
- 7.05: Blood
- 7.06: Blood Types
- 7.07: Cardiovascular Disease
- 7.08: Case Study Flight Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 08: Immune System
- 8.01: Case Study- Your Defense System
- 8.02: Introduction to the Immune System
- 8.03: Lymphatic System
- 8.04: Innate Immune System
- 8.05: Adaptive Immune System
- 8.06: Disorders of the Immune System
- 8.07: Human Microbiome
- 8.08: Case Study Lymphoma Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 09: Respiratory System
- 9.01: Case Study- Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
- 9.02: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- 9.03: Breathing
- 9.04: Disorders of the Respiratory System
- 9.05: Smoking and Health
- 9.06: Case Study Bronchitis Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 10: Digestive System
- 10.01: Case Study - Food Processing
- 10.02: Introduction to the Digestive System
- 10.03: Digestion and Absorption
- 10.04: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
- 10.05: Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
- 10.06: Accessory Organs of Digestion
- 10.07: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- 10.08: Case Study Celiac Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 11: Nervous System
- 11.01: Case Study - The Control Center of Your Body
- 11.02: Introduction to the Nervous System
- 11.03: Neurons and Glial Cells
- 11.04: Nerve Impulses
- 11.05: Central Nervous System
- 11.06: Peripheral Nervous System
- 11.07: Human Senses
- 11.08: Psychoactive Drugs
- 11.09: Case Study Memory Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 12: Endocrine System
- 12.01: Case Study- Hormones and Health
- 12.02: Introduction to the Endocrine System
- 12.03: Endocrine Hormones
- 12.04: Pituitary Gland
- 12.05: Thyroid Gland
- 12.06: Adrenal Glands
- 12.07: Pancreas
- 12.08: Case Study Hormonal Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 13: Urinary System
- 13.01: Case Study - Waste Management
- 13.02: Introduction to the Urinary System
- 13.03: Kidneys
- 13.04: Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra
- 13.05: Disorders of the Urinary System
- 13.06: Case Study Alcohol Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 14: Reproductive System
- 14.01: Case Study- Making Babies
- 14.02: Introduction to the Reproductive System
- 14.03: Structures of the Male Reproductive System
- 14.04: Functions of the Male Reproductive System
- 14.05: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
- 14.06: Structures of the Female Reproductive System
- 14.07: Menstrual Cycle
- 14.08: Functions of the Female Reproductive System
- 14.09: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
- 14.10: Infertility
- 14.11: Contraception
- 14.12: Case Study Conclusion- Trying to Conceive and Chapter Summary
- 15: Cell Reproduction
- 15.01: Case Study- Genetic Similarities and Differences
- 15.02: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
- 15.03: Mitotic Phase - Mitosis and Cytokinesis
- 15.04: Protein Synthesis
- 15.05: Genetic Code
- 15.06: Mutations and Cancer
- 15.07: Sexual Reproduction- Meiosis and gametogenesis
- 15.08: Genetic Variation
- 15.09: Mitosis vs. Meiosis and Disorders
- 15.10: Case Study Genes Conclusion and Chapter Summary
- 16: Inheritance and Biotechnology
- 16.01: Case Study- Genes and Inheritance
- 16.02: Mendel's Experiments and Laws of Inheritance
- 16.03: Genetics of Inheritance
- 16.04: Mendelian Inheritance
- 16.05: Non-Mendelian Inheritance
- 16.06: Genetic Disorders
- 16.07: Biotechnology
- 16.08: Case Study Cancer Conclusion and Chapter Summary