1. Organ Systems and Tissues 2. The Cell 3. Introductory Discussion on Water, pH, Buffers, and General Features of Receptors, Channels, and Pumps 4. Proteins 5. Enzymes 6. Insulin and Sugars 7. Glycogen and Glycogenolysis 8. Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis 9. Lipids 10. Nucleic Acids and Molecular Genetics 11. Protein Biosynthesis 12. Transcription 13. Metabolism of Amino Acids 14. Metabolism of Fat, Carbohydrate, and Nucleic Acids 15. Polypeptide Hormones 16. Steroid Hormones 17. Growth Factors and Cytokines 18. Membrane Transport 19. Micronutrients (Metals and Iodine) 20. Vitamins and Nutrition 21. Blood and Lymphatic System Appendix 1: Abbreviations of the Common Amino Acids Appendix 2: The Genetic Code Appendix 3: Weights and Measures Appendix 4: Answer Key for Chapter Questions
