An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work — starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is. From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers all your questions about how living things work. <ul>
<li>Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference</li> <li>Cheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms.</li> <li>More than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly classroom supplement</li> <li>Coverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology</li> <li>Includes practical, up-to-date examples</li> </ul>
Whether you're currently enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.

Biology for Dummies

Science & Math

René Fester Kratz

Donna Rae Siegfried

Biological Sciences

John Wiley &Sons

Learn about the human body from the inside out Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery--which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection. Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology. <ul> <li>Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiology</li> <li>Get to know the body's anatomical structures--from head to toe</li> <li>Explore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us alive</li> <li>Gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health</li> </ul> Written in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body.

Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies

Maggie A Norris

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