MCAT Biology Review 2022-2023: Online + Book

by Kaplan Test Prep

Overview

Always study with the most up-to-date prep! Look for MCAT Biology Review 2023-2024, ISBN 9781506282954, on sale July 5, 2022.
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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506276700
Publisher:	Kaplan Test Prep
Publication date:	07/06/2021
Series:	Kaplan Test Prep
Pages:	568
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

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Table of Contents

The Kaplan MCAT Review Team vii

Getting Started Checklist viii

Preface ix

About Scientific American x

About the MCAT xi

How This Book Was Created xxiii

Using This Book xxiv

Studying for the MCAT xxviii

Chapter 1 The Cell 1

1.1 Cell Theory 8

1.2 Eukaryotic Cells 9

1.3 Classification and Structure of Prokaryotic Cells 18

1.4 Genetics and Growth of Prokaryotic Cells 29

1.5 Viruses and Subviral Particles 35

Chapter 2 Reproduction 55

2.1 The Cell Cycle and Mitosis 62

2.2 Meiosis 70

2.3 The Reproductive System 75

Chapter 3 Embryogenesis and Development 93

3.1 Early Developmental Stages 100

3.2 Mechanisms of Development 108

3.3 Fetal Circulation 120

3.4 Gestation and Birth 123

Chapter 4 The Nervous System 137

4.1 Celts of the Nervous System 144

4.2 Transmission of Neural Impulses 150

4.3 Organization of the Human Nervous System 160

Chapter 5 The Endocrine System 177

5.1 Mechanisms of Hormone Action 184

5.2 Endocrine Organs and Hormones 189

Chapter 6 The Respiratory System 221

6.1 Anatomy and Mechanism of Breathing 228

6.2 Functions of the Respiratory System 234

Chapter 7 The Cardiovascular System 249

7.1 Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System 256

7.2 Blood 269

7.3 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 277

Chapter 8 The Immune System 297

8.1 Structure of the Immune System 304

8.2 The Innate immune System 309

8.3 The Adaptive Immune System 315

8.4 The Lymphatic System 326

Chapter 9 The Digestive System 337

9.1 Anatomy of the Digestive System 344

9.2 Ingestion and Digestion 349

9.3 Accessory Organs of Digestion 355

9.4 Absorption and Defecation 361

Chapter 10 Homeostasis 377

10.1 The Excretory System 384

10.2 Skin 399

Chapter 11 The Musculoskeletal System 411

11.1 The Muscular System 418

11.2 The Skeletal System 430

Chapter 12 Genetics and Evolution 447

12.1 Fundamental Concepts of Genetics 454

12.2 Changes in the Gene Pool 461

12.3 Analytical Approaches in Genetics 467

12.4 Evolution 475

Glossary 495

Index 509

Art Credits 531