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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

Biology
Author
Susan White
Publisher
Cañada College
Source
LibreTexts
License
Mixed
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 151 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: Introduction to Human Biology
  11. 2.01: Case Study- Why Should You Study Human Biology
  12. 2.02: Shared Traits of All Living Things
  13. 2.03: Diversity of Life
  14. 2.04: The Human Animal
  15. 2.05: Case Study Conclusion- Inhabitants and Chapter Summary
  16. 03: Chemistry of Life
  17. 3.01: Case Study- Chemistry and Your Life
  18. 3.02: Elements and Compounds
  19. 3.03: Chemical Bonding
  20. 3.04: Biochemical Compounds
  21. 3.05: Carbohydrates
  22. 3.06: Lipids
  23. 3.07: Proteins
  24. 3.08: Nucleic Acids
  25. 3.09: Energy in Chemical Reactions
  26. 3.10: Chemical Reactions in Living Things
  27. 3.11: Biochemical Properties of Water
  28. 3.12: Acids and Bases
  29. 3.13: Case Study Conclusion- Diet and Chapter Summary
  30. 04: Cells
  31. 4.01: Case Study- The Importance of Cells
  32. 4.02: Discovery of Cells and Cell Theory
  33. 4.03: Variation in Cells
  34. 4.04: Plasma Membrane
  35. 4.05: Cytoplasm and Cytoskeleton
  36. 4.06: Cell Organelles
  37. 4.07: Cell Transport
  38. 4.08: Active Transport and Homeostasis
  39. 4.09: Cellular Respiration
  40. 4.10: Fermentation
  41. 4.11: Case Study Conclusion- Tired and Chapter Summary
  42. 05: From DNA to traits
  43. 5.01: From DNA to traits
  44. 5.02: DNA Structure
  45. 5.03: DNA Replication
  46. 5.04: Transcription
  47. 5.05: Translation
  48. 5.06: Regulation of gene expression
  49. 5.07: Mutations
  50. 06: Cell Reproduction
  51. 6.01: Case Study- Genetic Similarities and Differences
  52. 6.02: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
  53. 6.03: Mitotic Phase - Mitosis and Cytokinesis
  54. 6.04: Mutations and Cancer
  55. 6.05: Sexual Reproduction- Meiosis and gametogenesis
  56. 6.06: Genetic Variation
  57. 6.07: Mitosis vs. Meiosis and Disorders
  58. 6.08: Case Study Conclusion- Genes and Chapter Summary
  59. 07: Inheritance
  60. 7.01: Case Study- Genes and Inheritance
  61. 7.02: Laws of Inheritance
  62. 7.03: Genetics of Inheritance
  63. 7.04: Simple Inheritance
  64. 7.05: Complex Inheritance
  65. 7.06: Genetic Disorders
  66. 7.07: Case Study Conclusion- Cancer and Chapter Summary
  67. 08: Biological Evolution
  68. 8.01: Case Study- Everyday Evolution
  69. 8.02: Darwin Wallace and the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
  70. 8.03: Evidence for Evolution
  71. 8.04: Microevolution
  72. 8.05: Macroevolution
  73. 8.06: Tools for Studying Evolution
  74. 8.07: Adaptation in Humans
  75. 8.08: Case Study Conclusion- Flu and Chapter Summary
  76. 09: Introduction to the Human Body
  77. 9.01: Case Study- Getting to Know Your Body
  78. 9.02: Organization of the Body
  79. 9.03: Human Cells and Tissues
  80. 9.04: Human Organs and Organ Systems
  81. 9.05: Interaction of Organ Systems
  82. 9.06: Homeostasis and Feedback
  83. 9.07: Case Study Conclusion- Pressure and Chapter Summary
  84. 10: Digestive System
  85. 10.01: Case Study- Food Processing
  86. 10.02: Introduction to the Digestive System
  87. 10.03: From the mouth to the stomach
  88. 10.04: Small Intestine
  89. 10.05: Accessory Organs of Digestion
  90. 10.06: Large Intestine
  91. 10.07: Human Microbiome
  92. 10.08: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
  93. 10.09: Case Study Conclusion- Celiac and Chapter Summary
  94. 11: Nutrition
  95. 11.01: Case Study- Fueling Our Bodies Properly
  96. 11.02: Nutrients
  97. 11.03: Healthy Eating
  98. 11.04: Eating Disorders
  99. 11.05: Obesity
  100. 11.06: Undernutrition
  101. 11.07: Foodborne Diseases
  102. 11.08: Case Study Conclusion- Fast Food and Chapter Summary
  103. 12: Nervous System
  104. 12.01: Case Study- The Control Center of Your Body
  105. 12.02: Introduction to the Nervous System
  106. 12.03: Neurons
  107. 12.04: Nerve Impulses
  108. 12.05: Central Nervous System
  109. 12.06: Peripheral Nervous System
  110. 12.07: Human Senses
  111. 12.08: Psychoactive Drugs
  112. 12.09: Case Study Conclusion- Memory and Chapter Summary
  113. 13: Skeletal System
  114. 13.01: Case Study- Your Support System
  115. 13.02: Introduction to the Skeletal System
  116. 13.03: Structure of Bone
  117. 13.04: Bone Growth Remodeling and Repair
  118. 13.05: Joints
  119. 13.06: Disorders of the Skeletal System
  120. 13.07: Case Study Conclusion- Heels and Chapter Summary
  121. 14: Muscular System
  122. 14.01: Case Study- Muscles and Movement
  123. 14.02: Introduction to the Muscular System
  124. 14.03: Types of Muscle Tissue
  125. 14.04: Muscle Contraction
  126. 14.05: Physical Exercise
  127. 14.06: Disorders of the Muscular System
  128. 14.07: Case Study Conclusion- Needing to Relax and Chapter Summary
  129. 15: Respiratory System
  130. 15.01: Case Study- Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
  131. 15.02: Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
  132. 15.03: Breathing
  133. 15.04: Disorders of the Respiratory System
  134. 15.05: Smoking and Health
  135. 15.06: Case Study Conclusion- Bronchitis and Chapter Summary
  136. 16: Cardiovascular System
  137. 16.01: Case Study- Your Body's Transportation System
  138. 16.02: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
  139. 16.03: Heart
  140. 16.04: Blood Vessels
  141. 16.05: Blood
  142. 16.06: Cardiovascular Disease
  143. 16.07: Case Study Conclusion- Flight and Chapter Summary
  144. 17: Immune System
  145. 17.01: Case Study- Your Defense System
  146. 17.02: Introduction to the Immune System
  147. 17.03: Lymphatic System
  148. 17.04: Innate Immune System
  149. 17.05: Adaptive Immune System
  150. 17.06: Disorders of the Immune System
  151. 17.07: Case Study Conclusion- Lymphoma and Chapter Summary