Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues, Sixth Edition

What you’ll find inside

Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues, Sixth Edition by Judith Goodenough and Betty A. McGuire is an introduction to human biology that connects body systems with health questions and daily life. Pearson positions the book for non-majors biology courses and describes an applied approach to scientific literacy. This record identifies the supplied file as a PDF; check its exact edition and format against your assigned materials.

Understand how body systems work together

The contents begin with biological foundations and move through cells, tissues, and major systems of the human body. Topics include the skeleton and muscles, neurons and the nervous system, the senses and endocrine signaling, blood and circulation, immune defenses, respiration, digestion, nutrition, urinary function, reproduction, and development. The book also introduces genetics, DNA technology, evolution, ecology, and population-level ideas. This range can help readers connect a system-focused question with the biological processes and broader context that surround it.

Apply concepts to health and everyday questions

Alongside core human biology, the sixth edition includes special-topic material and practical health contexts. Pearson describes case-based activities and tasks for finding and evaluating information, which are designed to encourage readers to assess claims and apply concepts rather than memorize terms alone. The publisher also identifies a special-topic chapter on the obesity epidemic. Together, these elements make the book relevant to readers who want a foundation for understanding how biological evidence informs personal and public discussions of health.

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This listing presents Biology of Humans: Concepts, Applications, and Issues, Sixth Edition as a PDF ebook. Four sample images provide a quick look at the page layout before you choose. Compare the title, author and edition with your course or reference list, and check that the file format works with your reading app. Publisher platform access, courseware, access codes and companion resources are included only when specifically stated with this product.

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