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James Torrance - Higher Human Biology for CFE (2nd Hand Paperback)
ISBN / GTIN-13 : 9781444182156
Synopsis
SQA Endorsed.
This installment by Jim Torrance and his renowned author team provides complete coverage of the latest Human Biology arrangements for Revised and CfE Higher, with full-colour, hand-drawn illustrations throughout.
It is tailored specifically to the extended requirements, teaching approaches and syllabus outlines detailed in the Higher revisions for Curriculum for Excellence provided by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, as well as the Revised Higher Human Biology syllabus examined from 2012 onwards.
- The only fully comprehensive textbook for the latest Higher Human Biology syllabus outlines offered by SQA, as examined 2012 onwards.
- Bestselling author team, with extremely high reputation for Scottish Biology titles.
- Full colour presentation and motivating text design to encourage student enthusiasm.
Contents :
Unit 1: Human Cells
1: Differentiation and stem cells
2: DNA and its replication
3: RNA, transcription and translation
4: Proteins, mutations and genetic disorders
5: Human genomics
6: Metabolism and enzymes
7: Cellular respiration
Unit 2: Physiology and Health
8: Reproductive organs and hormonal control
9: Biology of fertility control
10: Ante- and postnatal screening
11: Structure of the cardiovascular system
12: The cardiovascular system in action
13: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity
Unit 3: Neurobiology and Communication
14: Nervous system
15: Perception
16: Memory
17: Nerve cells and neural pathways
18: Neurotransmitters, mood and behaviour
19: Communication and social behaviour
20: Effect of experience and group behaviour
Unit 4: Immunology and Public Health
21: Immune system
22: Specific cellular defences
23: Infectious diseases and epidemiology
24: Herd immunity and antigenic variation
Appendix 1 : The genetic code, Appendix 2 : Box plots, Appendix 3 : Statistical concepts, Appendix 4 : False positives and negatives
Details
- Format : Larger 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : Good
- Category : Non-Fiction - Education, Textbooks & How-To Books
- Published : 2013 (This Edition 2014 - Without Answers - Hodder Gibson)
- ISBN : 9781444182156
- SKU : B003123
- PPC : SP1000gm
- RRP : Unknown
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
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The Author
James (Jim) Torrance's writing team has produced 28 Biology titles specifically for the Scottish curriculum, including Standard Grade Biology, Intermediate 1 Biology, New Higher Biology and Higher Human Biology.
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