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Looking for a biology text that has a strong human emphasis to assist your students in connecting the science of biology with real life? Inquiry into Life has the most prominent human emphasis of any introductory biology textbook on the market! From the unique delivery of biology content, to the incredible new art program, to the complete integration of the text with technology, Dr. Sylvia Mader has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable your students to understand and appreciate the wonders of all areas of biology.
In using Inquiry into Life, students learn not only about themselves but also about the other organisms that share this planet with us. The systems chapters pertain to humans, while the anatomy and physiology of other animals is discussed in the Animal Kingdom chapters.
From the inception of this market leading text, Inquiry into Life, 12e emphasizes the application of all areas of biology to knowledge of human concerns, what the students are able to relate to. This distinctive text was developed to stand apart from all other non-majors texts with a unique approach, unparalleled art, and a straightforward, succinct writing style that has been acclaimed by both users and reviewers.
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Table of Contents
- Front Mater
- chapter 1 The Study of Life
- chapter 2 The Molecules of Cells
- chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function
- chapter 4 Membrane Structure and Function
- chapter 5 Cell Division
- chapter 6 Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
- chapter 7 Cellular Respiration
- chapter 8 Photosynthesis
- chapter 9 Plant Organization and Function
- chapter 10 Plant Reproduction and Responses
- chapter 11 Human Organization
- chapter 12 Cardiovascular System
- chapter 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- chapter 14 Digestive System and Nutrition
- chapter 15 Respiratory System
- chapter 16 Urinary System and Excretion
- chapter 17 Nervous System
- chapter 18 Senses
- chapter 19 Musculoskeletal System
- chapter 20 Endocrine System
- chapter 21 Reproductive System
- chapter 22 Development and Aging
- chapter 23 Patterns of Inheritance
- chapter 24 DNA Biology and Technology
- chapter 25 Control of Gene Expression and Cancer
- chapter 26 Genetic Counseling
- chapter 27 Evolution of Life
- chapter 28 Microbiology
- chapter 29 Plants
- chapter 30 Animals: Part I
- chapter 31 Animals: Part II
- chapter 32 Animal Behavior
- chapter 33 Population Growth and Regulation
- chapter 34 Nature of Ecosystems
- chapter 35 The Biosphere
- chapter 36 Environmental Concerns
- Appendix A: Answer Key
- Appendix B: Classification of Organisms
- Appendix C: Metric System
- Appendix D: Periodic Table of the Elements
- Glossary
- Credits
- History of Biology
- Index
