A strong connection to real world issues makes biology interesting to non-science majors
　　　ㆍ　UPDATED! Current Issues essays open each chapter and draw students into the subject with interesting science and health news items that connect human biology to real-world issues.
　　　ㆍ　Each essay discusses contrasting views on the featured hot topic.
　　　ㆍ　Questions to Consider conclude each essay and encourage students to form their own opinions on the featured topic.
　　　ㆍ　NEW Current Issues essays discuss the 2013 Ebola outbreak (Chapter 9), proposed regulation of e-cigarettes (Chapter 10), and choosing between organic or conventional foods (Chapter 14).
　　　ㆍ　UPDATED! MJ’s Human Biology Blog explores up-to-date insights on important issues in the news that relate to Human Biology course topics. Author Michael Johnson posts 3-4 short articles each month. •NEW! Three access options are provided within the text’s Blog in Focus references. Students may scan a QR code using a smartphone, type the URL (www.humanbiologyblog.blogspot.com) into a search engine, or log into their MasteringBiology subscription.


　Unifying core themes keeps the text cohesive and engaging throughout
　　　ㆍ　Recurring themes such as homeostasis, structure and function relationships, and evolution tie together for a comprehensive exploration of anatomy and physiology in the context of biology.


　UPDATED! Enhanced pedagogy increases student retention and enjoyment of the text
　　　ㆍ　NEW! Key Concepts are now listed at the beginning of each chapter to provide a handy “big picture” overview of topics that will be discussed in greater detail in the pages that follow.
　　　ㆍ　NEW! Connections Passages are indicated by a chain link icon and indicate how a specific chapter topic relates to the overall subject of human biology, biology in general, and to the larger world.
　　　ㆍ　Quick Check questions assess student understanding of the material as they read each chapter.
　　　ㆍ　End of Chapter questions range from Concept Review to Recall Application to test students’ knowledge of key topics and stimulate critical thinking skills.
　　　ㆍ　NEW! Over 170 new and heavily revised figures and photos include process figures with new, numbered Step Iconsthat walk students through complex processes in both the text and its accompanying figure.
　　　ㆍ　Flexible structure of standalone chapters allows instructors to adapt the text to their course length and teaching interests.

1. Human Biology, Science, and Society
2. The Chemistry of Living Things
3. Structure and Function of Cells
4. From Cells to Organ Systems
5. The Skeletal System
6. The Muscular System
7. Blood
8. Heart and Blood Vessels
9. The Immune System and Mechanisms of Defense
10. The Respiratory System. Exchange of Gases
11. The Nervous System. Integration and Control
12. Sensory Mechanisms
13. The Endocrine System
14. The Digestive System and Nutrition
15. The Urinary System
16. Reproductive Systems
17. Cell Reproduction and Differentiation
18. Cancer. Uncontrolled Cell Division and Differentiation
19. Genetics and Inheritance
20. DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering
21. Development, Maturation, Aging, and Death
22. Evolution and the Origins of Life
23. Ecosystems and Populations
24. Human Impacts, Biodiversity, and Environmental Issues

Glossary G-1
Answers to Figure Check, Quick Check, and Test Yourself Questions A-1
Credits C-1
Index I-1