Introduction -- Photosynthesis and ATP synthesis -- Cellular respiration and ATP synthesis -- Energy flow and nutrient cycling -- Ecological systems, biodiversity and conservation -- Transport in plants -- The circulatory system of mammals -- Homeostasis and hormonal action -- The kidney, excretion and osmoregulation -- Nervous co-ordination -- Health and disease -- Immunology -- Social and preventative medicine -- Substance abuse.

Textbook provides complete coverage of the CAPE Biology Unit 2 syllabus. There are worked examples, a glossary of important biological terms, end of chapter questions in a range of formats (multiple choice, structured and essay questions) and a summary of key ideas at the end of the chapter -- Source other than Library of Congress.