دانلود کتاب بیولوژی انسان چایراس Human Biology, 9ed

Dan Chiras once again offers a refreshing and student-friendly introduction to the structure, function, health, and homeostasis of the human body in a modernized ninth edition of Human Biology. This acclaimed text explores life from a variety of levels and perspectives, including cellular/molecular, by body system, through disease, and within the environment. Dr. Chiras retains the theme of homeostasis in this edition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining health by understanding the delicate internal balances of the body’s systems within the context of the external environment. The Ninth Edition features a new chapter dedicated to the integumentary system as well as new sections covering evolution, injuries and diseases of the muscles, the pineal gland, and more. New information on GMOs, immunotherapy, vertigo, brain diseases, new cancer treatments, and more thought-provoking discussions encourage students to think critically about timely and relevant information that affects their lives. The logical organization, relatable topics, and outstanding pedagogical features, make Human Biology, Ninth Edition a fun and engaging learning experience.
About the Author
Director, The Evergreen Institute, Center for Green Building and Renewable Energy
Contents
Chapter 1 Principles of Human Biology, Science, and Critical Thinking
Chapter 2 An Introduction to the Chemistry of Life
Chapter 3 The Life of the Cell
Chapter 4 Principles of Structure and Function
Chapter 5 The Circulatory System
Chapter 6 The Blood
Chapter 7 Nutrition and the Digestive System
Chapter 8 The Integumentary System
Chapter 9 The Respiratory System
Chapter 10 The Urinary System
Chapter 11 The Skeletal System
Chapter 12 The Muscular System
Chapter 13 The Nervous System
Chapter 14 The Senses
Chapter 15 The Endocrine System
Chapter 16 The Immune System
Chapter 17 Human Reproduction
Chapter 18 Human Development and Aging
Chapter 19 Chromosomes, Cell Division, and the Cell Cycle
Chapter 20 Principles of Human Heredity
Chapter 21 How Genes Work
Chapter 22 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Chapter 23 Infectious Diseases
Chapter 24 Evolution
Chapter 25 Ecology and the Environment