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BIOL 130: Human Biology

This textbook is intended for a college level class for non-majors and students who may go on to take anatomy and physiology. It examines multiple organ systems as well as providing background on the molecular and cellular functions underpinning organs. It also describes inheritance and the basis for our traits. Cover image generated by Easy-Peasy.AI

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Tác giả: Susan White
Nhà xuất bản: Cañada College
Nguồn: LibreTexts
Giấy phép: Mixed
Ngôn ngữ: EN
Danh mục: Khoa học cơ bản

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01: The Nature and Process of Science
1.01: Case Study- Why Should You Learn About Science
1.02: What Is Science
1.03: The Nature of Science
1.04: Theories in Science
1.05: Scientific Investigations
1.06: Scientific Experiments
1.07: Extrapolations of Scientific Investigations
1.08: Case Study Conclusion- Shot and Chapter Summary
02: Introduction to Human Biology
2.01: Case Study- Why Should You Study Human Biology
2.02: Shared Traits of All Living Things
2.03: Diversity of Life
2.04: The Human Animal
2.05: 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: Cells
4.01: Case Study- The Importance of Cells
4.02: Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory
4.03: Variation in Cells
4.04: Plasma Membrane
4.05: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeleton
4.06: Cell Organelles
4.07: Cell Transport
4.08: Active Transport and Homeostasis
4.09: Cellular Respiration
4.10: Fermentation
4.11: Case Study Conclusion- Tired and Chapter Summary
05: From DNA to traits
5.01: From DNA to traits
5.02: DNA Structure
5.03: DNA Replication
5.04: Transcription
5.05: Translation
5.06: Regulation of gene expression
5.07: Mutations
06: Cell Reproduction
6.01: Case Study- Genetic Similarities and Differences
6.02: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
6.03: Mitotic Phase - Mitosis and Cytokinesis
6.04: Mutations and Cancer
6.05: Sexual Reproduction- Meiosis and gametogenesis
6.06: Genetic Variation
6.07: Mitosis vs. Meiosis and Disorders
6.08: Case Study Conclusion- Genes and Chapter Summary
07: Inheritance
7.01: Case Study- Genes and Inheritance
7.02: Laws of Inheritance
7.03: Genetics of Inheritance
7.04: Simple Inheritance
7.05: Complex Inheritance
7.06: Genetic Disorders
7.07: Case Study Conclusion- Cancer and Chapter Summary
08: Biological Evolution
8.01: Case Study- Everyday Evolution
8.02: Darwin Wallace and the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
8.03: Evidence for Evolution
8.04: Microevolution
8.05: Macroevolution
8.06: Tools for Studying Evolution
8.07: Adaptation in Humans
8.08: Case Study Conclusion- Flu and Chapter Summary
09: Introduction to the Human Body
9.01: Case Study- Getting to Know Your Body
9.02: Organization of the Body
9.03: Human Cells and Tissues
9.04: Human Organs and Organ Systems
9.05: Interaction of Organ Systems
9.06: Homeostasis and Feedback
9.07: Case Study Conclusion- Pressure and Chapter Summary
10: Digestive System
10.01: Case Study- Food Processing
10.02: Introduction to the Digestive System
10.03: From the mouth to the stomach
10.04: Small Intestine
10.05: Accessory Organs of Digestion
10.06: Large Intestine
10.07: Human Microbiome
10.08: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
10.09: Case Study Conclusion- Celiac and Chapter Summary
11: Nutrition
11.01: Case Study- Fueling Our Bodies Properly
11.02: Nutrients
11.03: Healthy Eating
11.04: Eating Disorders
11.05: Obesity
11.06: Undernutrition
11.07: Foodborne Diseases
11.08: Case Study Conclusion- Fast Food and Chapter Summary
12: Nervous System
12.01: Case Study- The Control Center of Your Body
12.02: Introduction to the Nervous System
12.03: Neurons
12.04: Nerve Impulses
12.05: Central Nervous System
12.06: Peripheral Nervous System
12.07: Human Senses
12.08: Psychoactive Drugs
12.09: Case Study Conclusion- Memory and Chapter Summary
13: Skeletal System
13.01: Case Study- Your Support System
13.02: Introduction to the Skeletal System
13.03: Structure of Bone
13.04: Bone Growth Remodeling and Repair
13.05: Joints
13.06: Disorders of the Skeletal System
13.07: Case Study Conclusion- Heels and Chapter Summary
14: Muscular System
14.01: Case Study- Muscles and Movement
14.02: Introduction to the Muscular System
14.03: Types of Muscle Tissue
14.04: Muscle Contraction
14.05: Physical Exercise
14.06: Disorders of the Muscular System
14.07: Case Study Conclusion- Needing to Relax and Chapter Summary
15: Respiratory System
15.01: Case Study- Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
15.02: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
15.03: Breathing
15.04: Disorders of the Respiratory System
15.05: Smoking and Health
15.06: Case Study Conclusion- Bronchitis and Chapter Summary
16: Cardiovascular System
16.01: Case Study- Your Body's Transportation System
16.02: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
16.03: Heart
16.04: Blood Vessels
16.05: Blood
16.06: Cardiovascular Disease
16.07: Case Study Conclusion- Flight and Chapter Summary
17: Immune System
17.01: Case Study- Your Defense System
17.02: Introduction to the Immune System
17.03: Lymphatic System
17.04: Innate Immune System
17.05: Adaptive Immune System
17.06: Disorders of the Immune System
17.07: Case Study Conclusion- Lymphoma and Chapter Summary