Animal Anatomy and Physiology Unit Page

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Major Concepts

Systems of the Body Interaction of the Systems Homeostasis Disorders The Role of the Media
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Introduction

    This tends to be the most popular unit in the course for two reasons: we discuss the various anatomical systems and we will dissect an animal in this unit. It is indeed an interesting unit and you will be expected to know a great deal of information by the end of it.

    I have included a list of major concepts, some detail you should be familiar with and some links to numerous sites which will allow you to view, download or print material which is directly related to these concepts. In addition there may be some material which is of interest to you (hey you never know!).

    The links will assist you if you run into any difficulties and have specific questions.

Major Concepts

Systems of the Body
  1. Skeletal and muscular, digestive, circulatory, respitory, excretory and reproductive.
  2. For humans and another animal.
Interaction of Systems
  • Gas exchange, blood filtration, nutrients.
    Homeostasis
  • Recognize feedback mechanisms.
  • Give examples.
    Disorders
  • Give examples and explain.
    The Role of the Media
  • How does it effect our lives in terms of our body.

    References:
    • Web Anatomy Great for tests! Has diagrams and quizzes.
    • Homeostasis Good explanations with lots of examples.
    • Merck Manual Every concievable disorder broken down into divisions. To think I spent several hundred dollars for the manual and index 15 years ago!
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