Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the relationship of amplitude and frequency of a sound wave to attributes of sound Trace the path of sound through the auditory system to the site of transduction of sound Identify the structures of the vestibular system that respond to gravity
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the general and special senses in humans Describe three important steps in sensory perception Explain the concept of just-noticeable difference in sensory perception
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe four important mechanoreceptors in human skin Describe the topographical distribution of somatosensory receptors between glabrous and hairy skin Explain why the perception of pain is subjective
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain in what way smell and taste stimuli differ from other sensory stimuli Identify the five primary tastes that can be distinguished by humans Explain in anatomical terms why a dog’s sense of smell is more acute than a human’s
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain how electromagnetic waves differ from sound waves Trace the path of light through the eye to the point of the optic nerve Explain tonic activity as it is manifested in photoreceptors in the retina
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