• A primate on a tree.

  • A herd of wildebeest.

  • 29 Animal Behavior 838

    • How do animals interact with one another and their environments?

  • 29.1 Elements of Behavior 840

  • 29.2 Animals in Their Environments 847

    • Elephant Caller ID?

  • Unit 7 Project 858

  • UNIT 8 The Human Body 859–1034

    • 30 Digestive and Excretory Systems 860

      • How are the materials that go into your body and the materials that come from your body related to homeostasis?

    • 30.1 Organization of the Human Body 862

    • 30.2 Food and Nutrition 868

    • 30.3 The Digestive System 875

    • 30.4 The Excretory System 882

      • The Telltale Sample

    • 31 Nervous System 894

      • How does the structure of the nervous system allow it to control functions in every part of the body?

    • 31.1 The Neuron 896

    • 31.2 The Central Nervous System 901

    • 31.3 The Peripheral Nervous System 906

    • 31.4 The Senses 909

      • Poisoning on the High Seas

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Table of Contents

Miller & Levine Biology
About the Authors
Changing the World of Biology Education
Contents
Diversity of Life: A Visual Guide DOL•1–DOL•64
Labs and Activities
Features
UNIT 1 The Nature of Life
1 The Science of Biology
2 The Chemistry of Life
Unit Project
UNIT 2 Ecology
3 The Biosphere
4 Ecosystems and Communities
5 Populations
6 Humans in the Biosphere
Unit Project
UNIT 3 Cells
7 Cell Structure and Function
8 Photosynthesis
9 Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
10 Cell Growth and Division
Unit Project
UNIT 4 Genetics
11 Introduction to Genetics
12 DNA
13 RNA and Protein Synthesis
14 Human Heredity
15 Genetic Engineering
Unit Project
UNIT 5 Evolution
16 Darwin's Theory of Evolution
17 Evolution of Populations
18 Classification
19 History of Life
Unit Project
UNIT 6 From Microorganisms to Plants
20 Viruses and Prokaryotes
21 Protists and Fungi
22 Introduction to Plants
23 Plant Structure and Function
24 Plant Reproduction and Response
Unit Project
UNIT 7 Animals
25 Introduction to Animals
26 Animal Evolution and Diversity
27 Animal Systems I
28 Animal Systems II
29 Animal Behavior
Unit Project
UNIT 8 The Human Body
30 Digestive and Excretory Systems
31 Nervous System
32 Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
33 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
34 Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
35 Immune System and Disease
Unit Project
A Visual Guide to The Diversity of Life
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
THE TREE OF LIFE
Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
Animals
Appendices
Appendix A Science Skills
Appendix B Lab Skills
Appendix C Technology & Design
Appendix D Math Skills
Appendix E Periodic Table
Glossary
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