Biology Demystified

A Self-teaching Guide

Dale Layman

402 pages, parution le 12/08/2003

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Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theory that would put Einstein to sleep now there's an easier way to master chemistry, biology, trigonometry, and geometry. McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner and is designed for users without formal training, unlimited time, or genius IQs.

Organized like self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and final exams. There's no better way to gain instant expertise!

ABOUT BIOLOGY DEMYSTIFIED:

A college biology professor presents the fundamental facts, concepts, and principles of biology in an attractive and amusing framework
Great for anyone with an interest in biology, biotechnology, medicine, or the environment
Coverage includes both the anatomy and physiology of organisms as well as ecology and environmental relationships between organisms
Includes a pronunciation guide for difficult biological terms

Part 1: Getting ready for biology
- The Coming of Biology
- Patterns of Life
- Evolution: From Dawn to Darwin
- Test: Part 1
Part 2: The universal building blocks of life
- Chemicals: The Tiniest Blocks
- Cells: The "Little Chambers" in Plants and Animals
- Test: Part 2
Part 3: The five kingdoms of life, plus viruses
- Bacteria and the "Homeless" Viruses
- The Protists: "First of All"
- The Fungi: Not Just Mushrooms!
- The Plants: "Kings and Queens" of the World of Green
- Invertebrates As Special Animals: "Have You No Spine?"
- The Arthropods: No Jointed Backbone, but "Jointed Feet"
- The Chordata: Animals with a "Chord" In Their "Back"
- Test: Part 3
Part 4: Anatomy and physiology of animals
- Skins and Skeletons
- The Neuromuscular (Nerve-Muscle) Connection
- Glands and Their Hormone Messengers
- Blood and the Circulatory System
- Immune and Lymphatic Systems: "The Best Survival Offense Is a Good Defense!"
- The Respiratory System: Breath of Life
- "Getting the Goodies": Nutrition and the Digestive System
- Urine and (Gulp!) Sex in Animals
- Test: Part 4
- Final Exam
- Appendix: Answers to Quiz, Test, and Final Exam Questions
- Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	Dale Layman
Parution	12/08/2003
Nb. de pages	402
Format	18,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	690g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071410403
ISBN13	978-0-07-141040-3