Life and Health Sciences for CCEA AS Level

This updated edition addresses the examined unitsof the CCEA AS level Life and Health Sciences specification (including the recently-proposed revisions). It coversboth the Single and Double Award courses,through the study of thefollowing units: * AS 2: Human Body Systems * AS 3:Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes * AS 5:Material Science The full-colour, illustrated chapters clearly explain the theory for thecourse, and are supported by worked examples, tips, examination-stylequestions and answers. The authors are all experienced science teachers and examiners and the book has been through a meticulous quality assurance processprior to publication. Contents: Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems 1 Cardiovascular System 2 Respiratory System 3 Respiration 4 Homeostatic Mechanisms and How These Are Monitored 5 Nutrition and Physical Exercise in Maintaining Good Health Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes 6 Chemical Calculations 7 Volumetric Analysis 8 Energetics 9 Kinetics 10 Equilibrium 11 Industrial Processes, Infrastructure and Environmental Consequences Unit AS 5: Material Science 12 Material Properties 13 Categorising Materials and Microscopic Structure 14 Alloys, Metal Working and Biomaterials 15 Smart Materials, Nanomaterials and Industrial Considerations 16 Semiconductors Answers