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Higher Human Biology, Second Edition
Clare Marsh, James Simms, Caroline Stevenson, James Torrance, James Fullarton
Higher Human Biology, Second Edition
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Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Human Biology
First Teaching: August 2018
First Exam: June 2019

Ensure that students are prepared for every aspect of Higher Human Biology with the new edition of this popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned author team, completely updated for the 2018 changes to the SQA Higher Human Biology syllabus.

- Suggested learning activities throughout help to develop students' knowledge and skills including all new case studies, research topics and investigations

- 'Testing your knowledge' questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to continually assess Knowledge and Understanding, and are particularly useful for homework tasks

- 'What you should know' summaries of key facts and concepts provide an excellent source of material for consolidation and revision prior to the SQA examination.

- 'Applying Your Knowledge and Skills' sections at the end of each section have been substantially extended to give students extra practice in exam questions and foster the development of Skills of Scientific Experimentation, Investigation and Enquiry

Language
English
ISBN
9781510460829
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Section 1 Human Cells
1 Division and differentiation in human cells
2 Structure and replication of DNA
3 Gene expression
4 Mutations
5 Human genomics
6 Metabolic pathways
7 Cellular respiration
8 Energy systems in muscle cells
Section 2 Physiology and Health
9 Gamete production and fertilisation
10 Hormonal control of reproduction
11 Biology of controlling fertility
12 Ante- and postnatal screening
13 Structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins
14 Structure and function of the heart
15 Pathology of cardiovascular disease
16 Blood glucose levels and obesity
Section 3 Neurobiology and Immunology
17 Divisions of the nervous system and neural pathways
18 Cerebral cortex
19 Memory
20 Cells of the nervous system and neurotransmitters at synapses
21 Non-specific body defences
22 Specific cellular defences against pathogens
23 Immunisation
24 Clinical trials of vaccines and drugs
Appendix 1
The genetic code
Appendix 2
Box plots
Appendix 3
Statistical concepts
Appendix 4
False positives and negatives
Answers
Index
Backcover
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