Table of Contents Last updated Save as PDF Page ID34114 1: Fundamentals of Animal Physiology1.1: Features Used to Classify Animals1.2: Prelude to The Animal Body1.3: Animal Form and Function1.4: Animal Primary Tissues1.5: Homeostasis1.E: The Animal Body - Basic Form and Function (Exercises)2: The Digestive System2.1: Prelude to Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System2.2: Digestive Systems2.3: Nutrition and Energy Production2.4: Digestive System Processes2.5: Digestive System Regulation2.E: Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System (Exercises)3: The Excretory System3.1: Prelude to Osmotic Regulation and Excretion3.2: Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance3.3: The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs3.4: Excretion Systems3.5: Nitrogenous Wastes3.6: Hormonal Control of Osmoregulatory Functions4: Basics of the Nervous System4.1: Prelude to the Nervous System4.2: Neurons and Glial Cells4.3: How Neurons Communicate5: The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems5.1: The Central Nervous System5.2: The Peripheral Nervous System5.3: Nervous System Disorders6: Sensory Physiology6.1: Introduction6.2: Sensory Processes6.3: Somatosensation6.4: Taste and Smell6.5: Hearing and Vestibular Sensation6.6: Vision6.E: Sensory Systems (Exercises)7: The Muscular System7.1: Prelude to the Musculoskeletal System7.2: Types of Skeletal Systems7.3: Muscle Contraction and Locomotion8: The Endocrine System8.1: Introduction8.2: Types of Hormones8.3: How Hormones Work8.4: Regulation of Body Processes8.5: Regulation of Hormone Production8.6: Endocrine Glands8.E: The Endocrine System (Exercises)9: The Respiratory System9.1: Prelude to the Respiratory System9.2: Systems of Gas Exchange9.3: Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces9.4: Breathing9.5: Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids10: The Circulatory System10.1: Prelude to the Circulatory System10.2: Overview of the Circulatory System10.3: Components of the Blood10.4: Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels10.5: Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation10.E: The Circulatory System (Exercises)11: Thermoregulation11.1: Homeostasis12: Review Topics12.1: Biological Macromolecules12.1.1: Prelude to Biological Macromolecules12.1.2: Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules12.1.3: Carbohydrates12.1.4: Lipids12.1.5: Proteins12.1.6: Nucleic Acids12.2: Cell Structure12.2.1: Prelude to Cell Structure12.2.2: Studying Cells12.2.3: Prokaryotic Cells12.2.4: Eukaryotic Cells12.2.5: The Endomembrane System and Proteins12.2.6: The Cytoskeleton12.2.7: Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities12.2.E: Cell Structure (Exercises)12.3: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes12.3.1: Prelude to Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes12.3.2: Components and Structure12.3.3: Passive Transport12.3.4: Active Transport12.3.5: Bulk Transport12.3.E: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes (Exercises)12.4: Cell Communication12.4.1: Prelude to Cell Communication12.4.2: Signaling Molecules and Cellular Receptors12.4.3: Propagation of the Signal12.4.4: Response to the Signal12.4.5: Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms12.4.E: Cell Communication (Exercises)Back MatterIndexGlossary
