Inquiry into life /
Sylvia S. Mader.
- 4th edition.
- Dubuque, Iowa : W.C. Brown Publishers, c1985.
- xxii, (various paging) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Contents;
Part one: The cell, a unit of life 1. Chemistry and life 2. Cell structure and function 3. Cell membrane and cell wall function 4. Cell division 5. Cellular metabolism
Part two: Plant biology 6. Photosynthesis 7. Plant form and function
Part three: Human anatomy and physiology 8. Human organization 9. Digestion 10. Circulation 11. Blood 12. Immunity 13. Respiration 14. Excretion 15. Nervous system 16. Musculoskeletal system 17. Senses 18. Hormones
Part four: Human reproduction, development and inheritance 19. Reproductive system 20. Development 21. Inheritance 22. Molecular basis of inheritance
Part five: Evolution and diversity 23. Evolution 24. Origin of life 25. Viruses and kingdoms monera, protista, and fungi 26. Plant kingdom 27. Animal kingdom 28. Human evolution
Part six: Behavior and ecology 29. Behavior within species 30. Behavior between species 31. Ecosystems 32. The biosphere 33. Human population concerns