Inquiry into Life

Inquiry into Life (Sylvia Mader) (z-lib.org)
	Cover
	Copyright Page
	About the Author
	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Brief Contents
	Contents
	Chapter 1 Biology: The Study of Life
		1.1 The Characteristics of Life
		1.2 The Classification of Organisms
		1.3 The Process of Science
		1.4 Challenges Facing Science
	Unit 1 Cell Biology
		Chapter 2 The Molecules of Cells
			2.1 Introduction to Chemistry
			2.2 Molecules and Compounds
			2.3 Chemistry of Water
			2.4 Organic Molecules
			2.5 Carbohydrates
			2.6 Lipids
			2.7 Proteins
			2.8 Nucleic Acids
		Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Function
			3.1 The Cellular Level of Organization
			3.2 Prokaryotic Cells
			3.3 Eukaryotic Cells
			3.4 The Cytoskeleton
			3.5 Origin and Evolution of the Eukaryotic Cell
		Chapter 4 Membrane Structure and Function
			4.1 Plasma Membrane Structure and Function
			4.2 The Permeability of the Plasma Membrane
			4.3 Modifications of Cell Surfaces
		Chapter 5 Cell Division
			5.1 The Cell Cycle
			5.2 Control of the Cell Cycle
			5.3 Mitosis: Maintaining the Chromosome Number
			5.4 Meiosis: Reducing the Chromosome Number
			5.5 Comparison of Meiosis with Mitosis
			5.6 The Human Life Cycle
		Chapter 6 Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes
			6.1 Life and the Flow of Energy
			6.2 Energy Transformations and Metabolism
			6.3 Enzymes and Metabolic Pathways
			6.4 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Metabolism
		Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration
			7.1 Overview of Cellular Respiration
			7.2 Outside the Mitochondria: Glycolysis
			7.3 Outside the Mitochondria: Fermentation
			7.4 Inside the Mitochondria
	Unit 2 Plant Biology
		Chapter 8 Photosynthesis
			8.1 Overview of Photosynthesis
			8.2 Plants as Solar Energy Converters
			8.3 Plants as Carbon Dioxide Fixers
			8.4 Alternative Pathways for Photosynthesis
			8.5 Photosynthesis Versus Cellular Respiration
		Chapter 9 Plant Organization and Function
			9.1 Cells and Tissues of Plants
			9.2 Plant Organs and Systems
			9.3 Monocot Versus Eudicot Plants
			9.4 Organization of Roots
			9.5 Organization of Stems
			9.6 Organization of Leaves
			9.7 Uptake and Transport of Nutrients
		Chapter 10 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Response
			10.1 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
			10.2 Growth and Development
			10.3 Asexual Reproduction in Plants
			10.4 Control of Growth and Responses
	Unit 3 Maintenance of the Human Body
		Chapter 11 Human Organization
			11.1 Types of Tissues
			11.2 Body Cavities and Body Membranes
			11.3 Organ Systems
			11.4 Integumentary System
			11.5 Homeostasis
		Chapter 12 Cardiovascular System
			12.1 The Blood Vessels
			12.2 Blood
			12.3 The Human Heart
			12.4 Two Cardiovascular Pathways
			12.5 Cardiovascular Disorders
		Chapter 13 Lymphatic and Immune Systems
			13.1 The Lymphatic System
			13.2 Innate Immunity
			13.3 Adaptive Immunity
			13.4 Active Versus Passive Immunity
			13.5 Adverse Effects of Immune Responses
			13.6 Disorders of the Immune System
		Chapter 14 Digestive System and Nutrition
			14.1 The Digestive Tract
			14.2 Accessory Organs of Digestion
			14.3 Digestive Enzymes
			14.4 Human Nutrition
			14.5 Eating Disorders
			14.6 Disorders of the Digestive System
		Chapter 15 Respiratory System
			15.1 The Respiratory System
			15.2 Mechanism of Breathing
			15.3 Gas Exchanges in the Body
			15.4 Disorders of the Respiratory System
		Chapter 16 Urinary System and Excretion
			16.1 The Urinary System
			16.2 Anatomy of the Kidney and Excretion
			16.3 Regulatory Functions of the Kidneys
			16.4 Disorders of the Urinary System
	Unit 4 Integration and Control of the Human Body
		Chapter 17 Nervous System
			17.1 Nervous Tissue
			17.2 Transmission of Nerve Impulses
			17.3 The Central Nervous System
			17.4 The Limbic System and Higher Mental Functions
			17.5 The Peripheral Nervous System
			17.6 Drug Abuse
			17.7 Disorders of the Nervous System
		Chapter 18 Senses
			18.1 Sensory Receptors and Sensations
			18.2 Somatic Senses
			18.3 Senses of Taste and Smell
			18.4 Sense of Vision
			18.5 Sense of Hearing
			18.6 Sense of Equilibrium
			18.7 Disorders That Affect the Senses
		Chapter 19 Musculoskeletal System
			19.1 Overview of Bone and Cartilage
			19.2 Bones of the Skeleton
			19.3 Skeletal Muscles
			19.4 Mechanism of Muscle Fiber Contraction
			19.5 Whole Muscle Contraction
			19.6 Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
		Chapter 20 Endocrine System
			20.1 Overview of the Endocrine System
			20.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
			20.3 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
			20.4 Adrenal Glands
			20.5 Pancreas
			20.6 Other Endocrine Glands
			20.7 Disorders of the Endocrine System
	Unit 5 Continuance of the Species
		Chapter 21 Reproductive System
			21.1 Male Reproductive System
			21.2 Female Reproductive System
			21.3 Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
			21.4 Control of Reproduction
			21.5 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
			21.6 Reproductive Disorders and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
		Chapter 22 Development and Aging
			22.1 Fertilization and Early Stages of Development
			22.2 Processes of Development
			22.3 Human Embryonic and Fetal Development
			22.4 Human Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation
			22.5 Aging
		Chapter 23 Patterns of Gene Inheritance
			23.1 Mendel’s Laws
			23.2 Pedigree Analysis and Genetic Disorders
			23.3 Beyond Simple Inheritance Patterns
			23.4 Environmental Influences
		Chapter 24 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
			24.1 Gene Linkage
			24.2 X-Linked Inheritance
			24.3 Changes in Chromosome Number
			24.4 Changes in Chromosome Structure
		Chapter 25 DNA Structure and Gene Expression
			25.1 DNA Structure
			25.2 DNA Replication
			25.3 Gene Expression
			25.4 Control of Gene Expression
			25.5 Gene Mutations and Cancer
		Chapter 26 Biotechnology and Genomics
			26.1 DNA Technology
			26.2 Biotechnology Products
			26.3 Gene Therapy
			26.4 Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics
	Unit 6 Evolution and Diversity
		Chapter 27 Evolution of Life
			27.1 Theory of Evolution
			27.2 Evidence of Evolution
			27.3 Microevolution
			27.4 Processes of Evolution
			27.5 Macroevolution and Speciation
			27.6 Systematics
		Chapter 28 Microbiology
			28.1 The Microbial World
			28.2 Origin of Microbial Life
			28.3 Archaea
			28.4 Bacteria
			28.5 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
		Chapter 29 Protists and Fungi
			29.1 Protists
			29.2 Fungi
		Chapter 30 Plants
			30.1 Evolutionary History of Plants
			30.2 Nonvascular Plants
			30.3 Seedless Vascular Plants
			30.4 Seed Plants
		Chapter 31 Animals: The Invertebrates
			31.1 Evolutionary Trends Among Animals
			31.2 The Simplest Invertebrates
			31.3 The Spiralia
			31.4 The Ecdysozoa
			31.5 Invertebrate Deuterostomes
		Chapter 32 Animals: Chordates and Vertebrates
			32.1 Chordates
			32.2 Vertebrates: Fish and Amphibians
			32.3 Vertebrates: Reptiles and Mammals
			32.4 Evolution of the Hominins
			32.5 Evolution of Modern Humans
	Unit 7 Behavior and Ecology
		Chapter 33 Behavioral Ecology
			33.1 Nature Versus Nurture: Genetic Influences
			33.2 Nature Versus Nurture: Environmental Influences
			33.3 Animal Communication
			33.4 Behaviors That Affect Fitness
		Chapter 34 Population and Community Ecology
			34.1 The Scope of Ecology
			34.2 Patterns of Population Growth
			34.3 Interactions Between Populations
			34.4 Ecological Succession
		Chapter 35 Nature of Ecosystems
			35.1 The Biotic Components of Ecosystems
			35.2 Energy Flow
			35.3 Global Biogeochemical Cycles
		Chapter 36 Major Ecosystems of the Biosphere
			36.1 Climate and the Biosphere
			36.2 Terrestrial Ecosystems
			36.3 Aquatic Ecosystems
		Chapter 37 Conservation Biology
			37.1 Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
			37.2 Value of Biodiversity
			37.3 Threats to Biodiversity
			37.4 Habitat Conservation and Restoration
			37.5 Working Toward a Sustainable Society
	Appendix A Periodic Table of the Elements, and the Metric System
	Appendix B Answer Key
	Glossary
	Index
Perceptions Of A Renegade Mind (David Icke) (z-lib.org)
	Copyright
	Title Page
	Dedication
	Contents
	Chapter 1: ‘I’m thinking’ – Oh, but are you?
	Chapter 2: Renegade perception
	Chapter 3: The Pushbacker sting
	Chapter 4: ‘Covid’: The calculated catastrophe
	Chapter 5: There is no ‘virus’
	Chapter 6: Sequence of deceit
	Chapter 7: War on your mind
	Chapter 8: ‘Reframing’ insanity
	Chapter 9: We must have it? So what is it?
	Chapter 10: Human 2.0
	Chapter 11: Who controls the Cult?
	Chapter 12: Escaping Wetiko
	Postscript
	Appendix: Cowan-Kaufman-Morell Statement on Virus Isolation
	Bibliography
	Index
Perceptions Of A Renegade Mind (David Icke) (z-lib.org)
	Copyright
	Title Page
	Dedication
	Contents
	Chapter 1: ‘I’m thinking’ – Oh, but are you?
	Chapter 2: Renegade perception
	Chapter 3: The Pushbacker sting
	Chapter 4: ‘Covid’: The calculated catastrophe
	Chapter 5: There is no ‘virus’
	Chapter 6: Sequence of deceit
	Chapter 7: War on your mind
	Chapter 8: ‘Reframing’ insanity
	Chapter 9: We must have it? So what is it?
	Chapter 10: Human 2.0
	Chapter 11: Who controls the Cult?
	Chapter 12: Escaping Wetiko
	Postscript
	Appendix: Cowan-Kaufman-Morell Statement on Virus Isolation
	Bibliography
	Index