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Introduction
Preface
Mary Ann Clark; Jung Choi; and Matthew Douglas
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Understanding Evolution
1.3 Formation of New Species
1.4 Reconnection and Speciation Rates
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Population Evolution
2.3 Population Genetics
2.4 Adaptive Evolution
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification
3.3 Virus Infections and Hosts
3.4 Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections
3.5 Other Acellular Entities: Prions and Viroids
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Prokaryotic Diversity
4.3 Structure of Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
4.4 Prokaryotic Metabolism
4.5 Bacterial Diseases in Humans
4.6 Beneficial Prokaryotes
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Eukaryotic Origins
5.3 Characteristics of Protists
5.4 Groups of Protists
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Characteristics of Fungi
6.3 Classifications of Fungi
6.4 Ecology of Fungi
6.5 Fungal Parasites and Pathogens
6.6 Importance of Fungi in Human Life
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Features of the Animal Kingdom
7.3 Features Used to Classify Animals
7.4 Animal Phylogeny
7.5 The Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Phylum Porifera
8.3 Phylum Cnidaria
8.4 Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Flatworms, Rotifers, and Nemerteans
8.5 Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Mollusks and Annelids
8.6 Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Nematodes and Tardigrades
8.7 Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Arthropods
8.8 Superphylum Deuterostomia
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Chordates
9.3 Fishes
9.4 Amphibians
9.5 Reptiles
9.6 Birds
9.7 Mammals
9.8 The Evolution of Primates
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The Plant Body
10.3 Stems
10.4 Roots
10.5 Leaves
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Reproductive Development and Structure
11.3 Pollination and Fertilization
11.4 Asexual Reproduction
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Animal Form and Function
12.3 Animal Primary Tissues
12.4 Homeostasis
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Digestive Systems
13.3 Nutrition and Energy Production
13.4 Digestive System Processes
13.5 Digestive System Regulation
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Neurons and Glial Cells
14.3 How Neurons Communicate
14.4 The Central Nervous System
14.5 The Peripheral Nervous System
14.6 Nervous System Disorders
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Sensory Processes
15.3 Somatosensation
15.4 Taste and Smell
15.5 Hearing and Vestibular Sensation
15.6 Vision
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Types of Hormones
16.3 How Hormones Work
16.4 Regulation of Body Processes
16.5 Regulation of Hormone Production
16.6 Endocrine Glands
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Types of Skeletal Systems
17.3 Bone
17.4 Joints and Skeletal Movement
17.5 Muscle Contraction and Locomotion
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Systems of Gas Exchange
18.3 Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces
18.4 Breathing
18.5 Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Overview of the Circulatory System
19.3 Components of the Blood
Jung Choi; Mary Ann Clark; and Matthew Douglas
19.4 Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels
19.5 Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance
20.3 The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs
20.4 Excretion Systems
20.5 Nitrogenous Wastes
20.6 Hormonal Control of Osmoregulatory Functions
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Innate Immune Response
21.3 Adaptive Immune Response
21.4 Antibodies
21.5 Disruptions in the Immune System
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Reproduction Methods
22.3 Fertilization
22.4 Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
22.5 Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
22.6 Human Pregnancy and Birth
22.7 Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
22.8 Organogenesis and Vertebrate Formation
23.1 Introduction
23.2 The Scope of Ecology
23.3 Biogeography
23.4 Terrestrial Biomes
23.5 Aquatic Biomes
23.6 Climate and the Effects of Global Climate Change
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Population Demography
24.3 Life Histories and Natural Selection
24.4 Environmental Limits to Population Growth
24.5 Population Dynamics and Regulation
24.6 Human Population Growth
24.7 Community Ecology
24.8 Behavioral Biology: Proximate and Ultimate Causes of Behavior
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Ecology of Ecosystems
25.3 Energy Flow through Ecosystems
25.4 Biogeochemical Cycles
26.1 Introduction
26.2 The Biodiversity Crisis
26.3 The Importance of Biodiversity to Human Life
26.4 Threats to Biodiversity
26.5 Preserving Biodiversity
Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility
The Periodic Table of Elements
Geological Time
Measurements and the Metric System
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