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Principles of Animal Physiology (98 decks)

Part One: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY

1: Introduction to Physiological Principles

Unifying Themes in Physiology

2: Physiological Evolution of Animals

Animal Evolution and Physiology

Evolutionary Conservation and Convergence in Animal Physiology

3: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Cell Physiology

Cell Physiology

Part Two: THE CELLULAR BASIS OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

4: Cell Signaling and Endocrine Regulation

The Biochemical Basis of Cell Signaling

Signal Transduction Pathways

Introduction to Endocrine Systems

5: Neuron Structure and Function

Signaling in a Vertebrate Motor Neuron

Diversity of Neural Signaling

6: Cellular Movement and Muscles

Cytoskeleton and Motor Proteins

Diversity in Muscle Structure and Function

Part Three: INTERGRATING PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

7: Sensory Systems

General Properties of Sensory Reception

Mechanoreception

8: Functional Organisation of Nervous Systems

Organisation and Evolution of Nervous Systems

The Arthropod Nervous System Contains Segmental Ganglia

The CNS of Vertebrates

The Peripheral Nervous System of Vertebrates

Integrative Functions of Nervous Systems

9: Circulatory Systems

Unity and Diversity of Circulatory Systems

Structure and Function of Vertebrate Hearts

Regulation of Circulatory Function

10: Immune Systems

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity of Vertebrates

11: Respiratory Systems

Respiratory Strategies

Ventilation and Gas Exchange

Gas Transport to the Tissues

Regulation of Vertebrate Respiratory Systems

Locomotor Systems

Moving in the Environment

13: Ion and Water Balance

Ionic and Osmotic Regulation

14: Digestion and Energy Metabolism

The Nature and Acquisition of Nutrients

Digestion and Assimilation

Digestion and Metabolism

15: Thermal Physiology

Heat Exchange and Thermal Strategies

Coping with a Changing Body Temperature

Maintaining a Constant Body Temperature

16: Reproductive Physiology

Reproductive Endocrinology

Gametogenesis and Fertilisation

Regulating Reproduction and Development in Mammals

Part Four: APPENDIX

Part Five: REVIEW QUESTIONS

18: Examination

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