principles of animal physiology

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Part One: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY
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1: Introduction to Physiological Principles
1. Describe the levels of biological organisation studied by physiologists. 2. Use examples to show how the laws of chemistry and physics are relevant to understanding physiological systems 3. Outline how evolution results in diversity of both form and function and strong links between them in animals 4. Discuss the processes involved in physiological regulation at multiple time scales
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Unifying Themes in Physiology
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2: Physiological Evolution of Animals
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Animal Evolution and Physiology
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Evolutionary Conservation and Convergence in Animal Physiology
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3: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Cell Physiology
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Cell Physiology
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Part Two: THE CELLULAR BASIS OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
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4: Cell Signaling and Endocrine Regulation
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The Biochemical Basis of Cell Signaling
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Signal Transduction Pathways
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Introduction to Endocrine Systems
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5: Neuron Structure and Function
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Signaling in a Vertebrate Motor Neuron
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Diversity of Neural Signaling
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6: Cellular Movement and Muscles
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Cytoskeleton and Motor Proteins
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Muscle
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Diversity in Muscle Structure and Function
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Part Three: INTERGRATING PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
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7: Sensory Systems
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General Properties of Sensory Reception
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Chemoreception
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Mechanoreception
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Photoreception
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8: Functional Organisation of Nervous Systems
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Organisation and Evolution of Nervous Systems
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The Arthropod Nervous System Contains Segmental Ganglia
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The CNS of Vertebrates
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The Peripheral Nervous System of Vertebrates
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Integrative Functions of Nervous Systems
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9: Circulatory Systems
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Unity and Diversity of Circulatory Systems
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Structure and Function of Vertebrate Hearts
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Regulation of Circulatory Function
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10: Immune Systems
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Innate Immunity
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Adaptive Immunity of Vertebrates
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11: Respiratory Systems
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Respiratory Strategies
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Ventilation and Gas Exchange
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Gas Transport to the Tissues
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Regulation of Vertebrate Respiratory Systems
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12: Locomotion
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Locomotor Systems
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Moving in the Environment
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13: Ion and Water Balance
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Ionic and Osmotic Regulation
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The Kidney
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14: Digestion and Energy Metabolism
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The Nature and Acquisition of Nutrients
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Digestion and Assimilation
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Digestion and Metabolism
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15: Thermal Physiology
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Heat Exchange and Thermal Strategies
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Coping with a Changing Body Temperature
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Maintaining a Constant Body Temperature
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16: Reproductive Physiology
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Reproduction
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Reproductive Endocrinology
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Gametogenesis and Fertilisation
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Regulating Reproduction and Development in Mammals
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Part Four: APPENDIX
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17: Glossary
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Part Five: REVIEW QUESTIONS
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18: Examination
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2010
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2012
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