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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.

Human Biology Biology

Tác giả: Suzanne Wakim & Mandeep Grewal
Nhà xuất bản: Butte College
Nguồn: LibreTexts
Giấy phép: CC BY
Ngôn ngữ: EN
Danh mục: Khoa học cơ bản

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01: The Nature and Process of Science
1.1: Case Study - Why Should You Learn About Science
1.2: What Is Science
1.3: The Nature of Science
1.4: Theories in Science
1.5: Scientific Investigations
1.6: Scientific Experiments
1.7: Extrapolations of Scientific Investigations
1.8: Case Study Conclusion: Shot and Chapter Summary
02: Introduction to Human Biology
2.1: Case Study - Why Should You Study Human Biology
2.2: Shared Traits of All Living Things
2.3: Diversity of Life
2.4: The Human Animal
2.5: Case Study Conclusion: Inhabitants and Chapter Summary
03: Chemistry of Life
3.01: Case Study: Chemistry and Your Life
3.02: Elements and Compounds
3.03: Chemical Bonding
3.04: Biochemical Compounds
3.05: Carbohydrates
3.06: Lipids
3.07: Proteins
3.08: Nucleic Acids
3.09: Energy in Chemical Reactions
3.10: Chemical Reactions in Living Things
3.11: Biochemical Properties of Water
3.12: Acids and Bases
3.13: Case Study Conclusion: Diet and Chapter Summary
04: Nutrition
4.1: Case Study: Fueling Our Bodies Properly
4.2: Nutrients
4.3: Healthy Eating
4.4: Eating Disorders
4.5: Obesity
4.6: Undernutrition
4.7: Foodborne Diseases
4.8: Case Study Conclusion: Fast Food and Chapter Summary
05: Cells
5.01: Case Study: The Importance of Cells
5.02: Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory
5.03: Variation in Cells
5.04: Plasma Membrane
5.05: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeleton
5.06: Cell Organelles
5.07: Cell Transport
5.08: Active Transport and Homeostasis
5.09: Cellular Respiration
5.10: Fermentation
5.11: Case Study Conclusion: Tired and Chapter Summary
06: DNA and Protein Synthesis
6.01: Case Study: Why do we need to sequence everybody's genome
6.02: DNA and RNA
6.03: Chromosomes and Genes
6.04: Protein Synthesis
6.05: Genetic Code
6.06: Mutations
6.07: Regulation of Gene Expression
6.08: Biotechnology
6.09: The Human Genome
6.10: Case Study Conclusion: Parmacogenomics and Chapter Summary
07: Cell Reproduction
7.1: Case Study: Genetic Similarities and Differences
7.2: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
7.3: Mitotic Phase - Mitosis and Cytokinesis
7.4: Mutations and Cancer
7.5: Sexual Reproduction: Meiosis and gametogenesis
7.6: Genetic Variation
7.7: Mitosis vs. Meiosis and Disorders
7.8: Case Study Conclusion: Genes and Chapter Summary
08: Inheritance
8.1: Case Study: Genes and Inheritance
8.2: Laws of Inheritance
8.3: Genetics of Inheritance
8.4: Simple Inheritance
8.5: Complex Inheritance
8.6: Genetic Disorders
8.7: Case Study Conclusion: Cancer and Chapter Summary
09: Biological Evolution
9.1: Case Study: Everyday Evolution
9.2: Darwin Wallace and the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
9.3: Evidence for Evolution
9.4: Microevolution
9.5: Macroevolution
9.6: Tools for Studying Evolution
9.7: Adaptation in Humans
9.8: Case Study Conclusion: Flu and Chapter Summary
10: Introduction to the Human Body
10.1: Case Study: Getting to Know Your Body
10.2: Organization of the Body
10.3: Human Cells and Tissues
10.4: Human Organs and Organ Systems
10.5: Human Body Cavities
10.6: Interaction of Organ Systems
10.7: Homeostasis and Feedback
10.8: Case Study Conclusion: Pressure and Chapter Summary
11: Nervous System
11.1: Case Study: The Control Center of Your Body
11.2: Introduction to the Nervous System
11.3: Neurons
11.4: Nerve Impulses
11.5: Central Nervous System
11.6: Peripheral Nervous System
11.7: Human Senses
11.8: Psychoactive Drugs
11.9: Case Study Conclusion: Memory and Chapter Summary
12: Endocrine System
12.1: Case Study: Hormones and Health
12.2: Introduction to the Endocrine System
12.3: Endocrine Hormones
12.4: Pituitary Gland
12.5: Thyroid Gland
12.6: Adrenal Glands
12.7: Pancreas
12.8: Case Study Conclusion: Hormonal and Chapter Summary
13: Integumentary System
13.1: Case Study: Skin Cancer
13.2: Introduction to the Integumentary System
13.3: Skin
13.4: Hair and Nails
13.5: Case Study Conclusion: Skin Cancer and Chapter Summary
14: Skeletal System
14.1: Case Study: Your Support System
14.2: Introduction to the Skeletal System
14.3: Divisions of the Skeletal System
14.4: Structure of Bone
14.5: Bone Growth Remodeling and Repair
14.6: Joints
14.7: Disorders of the Skeletal System
14.8: Case Study Conclusion: Heels and Chapter Summary
15: Muscular System
15.1: Case Study: Muscles and Movement
15.2: Introduction to the Muscular System
15.3: Types of Muscle Tissue
15.4: Muscle Contraction
15.5: Physical Exercise
15.6: Disorders of the Muscular System
15.7: Case Study Conclusion: Needing to Relax and Chapter Summary
16: Respiratory System
16.1: Case Study: Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
16.2: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
16.3: Breathing
16.4: Disorders of the Respiratory System
16.5: Smoking and Health
16.6: Case Study Conclusion: Bronchitis and Chapter Summary
17: Cardiovascular System
17.1: Case Study: Your Body's Transportation System
17.2: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
17.3: Heart
17.4: Blood Vessels
17.5: Blood
17.6: Blood Types
17.7: Cardiovascular Disease
17.8: Case Study Conclusion: Flight and Chapter Summary
18: Digestive System
18.1: Case Study: Food Processing
18.2: Introduction to the Digestive System
18.3: Digestion and Absorption
18.4: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
18.5: Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
18.6: Accessory Organs of Digestion
18.7: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
18.8: Case Study Conclusion: Celiac and Chapter Summary
19: Urinary System
19.1: Case Study: Waste Management
19.2: Introduction to the Urinary System
19.3: Kidneys
19.4: Ureters Urinary Bladder and Urethra
19.5: Disorders of the Urinary System
19.6: Case Study Conclusion: Alcohol and Chapter Summary
20: Immune System
20.1: Case Study: Your Defense System
20.2: Introduction to the Immune System
20.3: Lymphatic System
20.4: Innate Immune System
20.5: Adaptive Immune System
20.6: Disorders of the Immune System
20.7: Human Microbiome
20.8: Case Study Conclusion: Lymphoma and Chapter Summary
21: Disease
21.1: Case Study: Threats to Our Health
21.2: Homeostasis and Disease
21.3: Infectious Diseases
21.4: Sexually Transmitted Infections
21.5: HIV and AIDS
21.6: Noninfectious Diseases
21.7: Cancer
21.8: Case Study Conclusion: Lyme and Chapter Summary
22: Reproductive System
22.01: Case Study: Making Babies
22.02: Introduction to the Reproductive System
22.03: Structures of the Male Reproductive System
22.04: Functions of the Male Reproductive System
22.05: Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
22.06: Structures of the Female Reproductive System
22.07: Menstrual Cycle
22.08: Functions of the Female Reproductive System
22.09: Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
22.10: Infertility
22.11: Contraception
22.12: Case Study Conclusion: Trying to Conceive and Chapter Summary
23: Human Growth and Development
23.1: Case Study: How Our Bodies Change Throughout Life
23.2: Germinal Stage
23.3: Embryonic Stage
23.4: Fetal Stage
23.5: Infancy
23.6: Childhood
23.7: Adolescence and Puberty
23.8: Adulthood
23.9: Case Study Conclusion: Lead Danger and Chapter Summary
24: Ecology
24.01: Case Study - The Web of Life
24.02: Introduction to Ecology
24.03: Ecosystems
24.04: Community Relationships
24.05: Energy in Ecosystems
24.06: Cycles of Matter
24.07: Introduction to Human Populations
24.08: Population Dynamics
24.09: Climate Change
24.10: Case Study Conclusion: Organic and Chapter Summary