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Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals

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Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals

Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals explores the structure and function of animal bodies across major taxa, emphasizing both diversity and common biological principles. The text begins with the fundamentals of classification, tissues, and homeostasis, then examines the major organ systems—digestive, excretory, nervous, sensory, muscular, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, and thermoregulatory.

Biology
Author
Glené Mynhardt
Publisher
Hanover College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 95 sections
  1. 01: Fundamentals of Animal Physiology
  2. 1.01: Features Used to Classify Animals
  3. 1.02: Prelude to The Animal Body
  4. 1.03: Animal Form and Function
  5. 1.04: Animal Primary Tissues
  6. 1.05: Homeostasis
  7. 1.E: The Animal Body - Basic Form and Function (Exercises)
  8. 02: The Digestive System
  9. 2.01: Prelude to Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System
  10. 2.02: Digestive Systems
  11. 2.03: Nutrition and Energy Production
  12. 2.04: Digestive System Processes
  13. 2.05: Digestive System Regulation
  14. 2.E: Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System (Exercises)
  15. 03: The Excretory System
  16. 3.01: Prelude to Osmotic Regulation and Excretion
  17. 3.02: Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance
  18. 3.03: The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs
  19. 3.04: Excretion Systems
  20. 3.05: Nitrogenous Wastes
  21. 3.06: Hormonal Control of Osmoregulatory Functions
  22. 04: Basics of the Nervous System
  23. 4.01: Prelude to the Nervous System
  24. 4.02: Neurons and Glial Cells
  25. 4.03: How Neurons Communicate
  26. 05: The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
  27. 5.01: The Central Nervous System
  28. 5.02: The Peripheral Nervous System
  29. 5.03: Nervous System Disorders
  30. 06: Sensory Physiology
  31. 6.01: Introduction
  32. 6.02: Sensory Processes
  33. 6.03: Somatosensation
  34. 6.04: Taste and Smell
  35. 6.05: Hearing and Vestibular Sensation
  36. 6.06: Vision
  37. 6.E: Sensory Systems (Exercises)
  38. 07: The Muscular System
  39. 7.01: Prelude to the Musculoskeletal System
  40. 7.02: Types of Skeletal Systems
  41. 7.03: Muscle Contraction and Locomotion
  42. 08: The Endocrine System
  43. 8.01: Introduction
  44. 8.02: Types of Hormones
  45. 8.03: How Hormones Work
  46. 8.04: Regulation of Body Processes
  47. 8.05: Regulation of Hormone Production
  48. 8.06: Endocrine Glands
  49. 8.E: The Endocrine System (Exercises)
  50. 09: The Respiratory System
  51. 9.01: Prelude to the Respiratory System
  52. 9.02: Systems of Gas Exchange
  53. 9.03: Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces
  54. 9.04: Breathing
  55. 9.05: Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids
  56. 10: The Circulatory System
  57. 10.01: Prelude to the Circulatory System
  58. 10.02: Overview of the Circulatory System
  59. 10.03: Components of the Blood
  60. 10.04: Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels
  61. 10.05: Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
  62. 10.E: The Circulatory System (Exercises)
  63. 11: Thermoregulation
  64. 11.01: Homeostasis
  65. 12: Review Topics
  66. 12.01: Biological Macromolecules
  67. 12.1.01: Prelude to Biological Macromolecules
  68. 12.1.02: Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
  69. 12.1.03: Carbohydrates
  70. 12.1.04: Lipids
  71. 12.1.05: Proteins
  72. 12.1.06: Nucleic Acids
  73. 12.02: Cell Structure
  74. 12.2.01: Prelude to Cell Structure
  75. 12.2.02: Studying Cells
  76. 12.2.03: Prokaryotic Cells
  77. 12.2.04: Eukaryotic Cells
  78. 12.2.05: The Endomembrane System and Proteins
  79. 12.2.06: The Cytoskeleton
  80. 12.2.07: Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities
  81. 12.2.E: Cell Structure (Exercises)
  82. 12.03: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
  83. 12.3.01: Prelude to Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes
  84. 12.3.02: Components and Structure
  85. 12.3.03: Passive Transport
  86. 12.3.04: Active Transport
  87. 12.3.05: Bulk Transport
  88. 12.3.E: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes (Exercises)
  89. 12.04: Cell Communication
  90. 12.4.01: Prelude to Cell Communication
  91. 12.4.02: Signaling Molecules and Cellular Receptors
  92. 12.4.03: Propagation of the Signal
  93. 12.4.04: Response to the Signal
  94. 12.4.05: Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms
  95. 12.4.E: Cell Communication (Exercises)