Benjamin, Clinton L. <br/><br/>
Human biology / 
Clinton L. Benjamin, Gregory R. Garman, James H. Funston 
 - International edition 
 - Boston, Massachusetts :  WCB McGraw-Hill,  c1997. 
 - xxviii, (various pagings) :  ill. (some col.), maps ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/> Contents;<br/><br/>1. Building the body: Cells and tissues<br/>Chemistry and the human body <br/>The functions of human cells <br/>Body tissues, organization and aging <br/><br/>2. Protecting, supporting and moving the body <br/>The skin, integrated functioning and homeostasis <br/>The skeleton and muscles <br/><br/>3. Processing, absorbing and converting raw materials <br/>The digestive system <br/>Nutrition and metabolism <br/><br/>4. Transporting materials and maintaining internal conditions <br/>The circulatory system: Blood <br/>The circulatory system: Blood vessels and the heart <br/>The respiratory system <br/>The urinary system <br/><br/>5. Threats and body defenses <br/>Microbes, diseases  and health <br/>Body defenses: The lymphatic system and immunity <br/><br/>6. Regulation and integration<br/>The nervous system and senses <br/>The brain <br/>The endocrine system<br/><br/>7. Reproduction, development and heredity <br/>Human reproduction <br/>Human development and birth <br/>Human genetics and DNA technology <br/><br/>8. Working with nature <br/>Evolution and human evolution <br/>Ecology: The interactions of matter, energy and life <br/>Human ecology and environmental impact <br/><br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780070229075 0070229074  
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>95045015  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human biology<br/>Human ecology<br/>Ecology
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>612  / BEN