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Biology of Human Concerns

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.

Biology
Author
Jessica B Daniels
Publisher
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CK-12
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 117 sections
  1. 01: The Nature and Process of Science
  2. 1.01: Case Study- Why Should You Learn About Science
  3. 1.02: What Is Science
  4. 1.03: The Nature of Science
  5. 1.04: Theories in Science
  6. 1.05: Scientific Investigations
  7. 1.06: Scientific Experiments
  8. 1.07: Extrapolations of Scientific Investigations
  9. 1.08: Case Study Conclusion- Shot and Chapter Summary
  10. 02: Chemistry of Life
  11. 2.01: Case Study- Chemistry and Your Life
  12. 2.02: Elements and Compounds
  13. 2.03: Chemical Bonding
  14. 2.04: Biochemical Compounds
  15. 2.05: Carbohydrates
  16. 2.06: Lipids
  17. 2.07: Proteins
  18. 2.08: Nucleic Acids
  19. 2.09: Energy in Chemical Reactions
  20. 2.10: Chemical Reactions in Living Things
  21. 2.11: Biochemical Properties of Water
  22. 2.12: Acids and Bases
  23. 2.13: Nutrients
  24. 2.14: Healthy Eating
  25. 2.15: Case Study Conclusion- Diet and Chapter Summary
  26. 03: Cells
  27. 3.01: Case Study- The Importance of Cells
  28. 3.02: Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory
  29. 3.03: Variation in Cells
  30. 3.04: Plasma Membrane
  31. 3.05: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeleton
  32. 3.06: Cell Organelles
  33. 3.07: Cell Transport
  34. 3.08: Active Transport and Homeostasis
  35. 3.09: Cellular Respiration
  36. 3.10: Fermentation
  37. 3.11: Case Study Conclusion- Tired and Chapter Summary
  38. 04: Introduction to the Human Body
  39. 4.01: Case Study- Getting to Know Your Body
  40. 4.02: Organization of the Body
  41. 4.03: Human Cells and Tissues
  42. 4.04: Human Organs and Organ Systems
  43. 4.05: Human Body Cavities
  44. 4.06: Interaction of Organ Systems
  45. 4.07: Homeostasis and Feedback
  46. 4.08: Case Study Conclusion- Pressure and Chapter Summary
  47. 05: Cardiovascular System
  48. 5.01: Case Study- Your Body's Transportation System
  49. 5.02: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
  50. 5.03: Heart
  51. 5.04: Blood Vessels
  52. 5.05: Blood
  53. 5.06: Blood Types
  54. 5.07: Cardiovascular Disease
  55. 5.08: Case Study Conclusion- Flight and Chapter Summary
  56. 06: Respiratory System
  57. 6.01: Case Study- Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
  58. 6.02: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
  59. 6.03: Breathing
  60. 6.04: Disorders of the Respiratory System
  61. 6.05: Smoking and Health
  62. 6.06: Case Study Conclusion- Bronchitis and Chapter Summary
  63. 07: Skeletal System
  64. 7.01: Case Study- Your Support System
  65. 7.02: Introduction to the Skeletal System
  66. 7.03: Divisions of the Skeletal System
  67. 7.04: Structure of Bone
  68. 7.05: Bone Growth Remodeling and Repair
  69. 7.06: Joints
  70. 7.07: Disorders of the Skeletal System
  71. 7.08: Case Study Conclusion- Heels and Chapter Summary
  72. 08: Muscular System
  73. 8.01: Case Study- Muscles and Movement
  74. 8.02: Introduction to the Muscular System
  75. 8.03: Types of Muscle Tissue
  76. 8.04: Muscle Contraction
  77. 8.05: Physical Exercise
  78. 8.06: Disorders of the Muscular System
  79. 8.07: Case Study Conclusion- Needing to Relax and Chapter Summary
  80. 09: Nervous System
  81. 9.01: Case Study- The Control Center of Your Body
  82. 9.02: Introduction to the Nervous System
  83. 9.03: Neurons
  84. 9.04: Nerve Impulses
  85. 9.05: Central Nervous System
  86. 9.06: Peripheral Nervous System
  87. 9.07: Human Senses
  88. 9.08: Psychoactive Drugs
  89. 9.09: Case Study Conclusion- Memory and Chapter Summary
  90. 10: DNA and Protein Synthesis
  91. 10.01: Case Study- Why do we need to sequence everybody's genome
  92. 10.02: DNA and RNA
  93. 10.03: Chromosomes and Genes
  94. 10.04: Protein Synthesis
  95. 10.05: Genetic Code
  96. 10.06: Mutations
  97. 10.07: Regulation of Gene Expression
  98. 10.08: Biotechnology
  99. 10.09: The Human Genome
  100. 10.10: Case Study Conclusion- Parmacogenomics and Chapter Summary
  101. 11: Cell Reproduction
  102. 11.01: Case Study- Genetic Similarities and Differences
  103. 11.02: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
  104. 11.03: Mitotic Phase - Mitosis and Cytokinesis
  105. 11.04: Mutations and Cancer
  106. 11.05: Sexual Reproduction- Meiosis and gametogenesis
  107. 11.06: Genetic Variation
  108. 11.07: Mitosis vs. Meiosis and Disorders
  109. 11.08: Case Study Conclusion- Genes and Chapter Summary
  110. 12: Inheritance
  111. 12.01: Case Study- Genes and Inheritance
  112. 12.02: Laws of Inheritance
  113. 12.03: Genetics of Inheritance
  114. 12.04: Simple Inheritance
  115. 12.05: Complex Inheritance
  116. 12.06: Genetic Disorders
  117. 12.07: Case Study Conclusion- Cancer and Chapter Summary