Principles of Biology: Animal Systems: A Tutorial Study Guide (box set)电子书

Preface

Organization of the Biological Systems

Life as a Process

Biological Systems

Levels of Organization of Biological Systems

Organization of Biological Studies

Biological Systems: Review

Evolution as a Process

Biological Principles: Review

Objectives of Science

Logical Deduction and Induction

Scientific Process

Scientific Methodology

Hypothesis Testing

Experimental Methods

Theory Proving

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Scientific Methods: Review

History of Life on Earth

Origin of Species: Review

Evolution of the Nervous System

Organization of the Nervous System

Anatomy of Spinal Cord

Functions of Spinal Cord

Brainstem

Cerebellum

Hypothalamus

Pituitary

Thalamus

Neocortex

Cortical Features

Somatosensory Cortex

Motor Cortex

Visual Cortex

Auditory Cortex

Frontal Cortex

Association Cortex

Topographical Representation of the Body

Language Processing

Olfactory Bulb

Limbic System

Amygdala

Hippocampus

Basal Ganglia

Autonomic Nervous System

Nervous System: Review

Functions of neurons

Neural Processing and Neural Integration

Signal Transmission

Membrane Potentials

Ionic Channels

Na-K Pump

Mechanisms of Action Potentials

Action Potentials

Refractory Period

Conduction Velocity

Synaptic Transmission

Electrical Synapse

Chemical Synapse

Synaptic Integration

Neurotransmitters

Drugs

Knee-Jerk Reflex

Reflex Arc

Pain Withdrawal Reflex

Other Reflexes

Classes of Neurotransmitters

Acetylcholine

Serotonin

Norepinephrine

Dopamine

Glutamate

GABA

Endorphins and Enkephalin

Substance P

Nitric Oxide

Anandamide

Neurotransmitter: Review

Sensory Transduction

Sensory Receptor Cells

Sensory Encoding

Vision

Lensed Eyes

Optics

Retina

Color Vision

Sterovision

Phototransduction

Audition

Hearing

Echolocation

Balancing

Cutaneous Sense

Proprioception

Thermoreception

Baroreception

Olfaction

Chemoreception

Electroreception and Magnetoreception

Nociception

Synesthesia

Sensory System: Review

Muscle Types

Myofilaments

Muscle Contraction

Motor pools and Motor units

Evolution of Endocrine System

Hormones

First and Second Messengers

Endocrine Glands

Posterior Pituitary

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Oxytocin

Anterior Pituitary

Growth Hormone

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Prolactin

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Pineal Gland

Melatonin

Thyroid Glands

Thyroid Hormones

Calcitonin

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Adrenal Glands

Glucocorticoid

Mineralcorticoid

Adrenaline

Pancreatic Hormones

Insulin

Glucagon

Thymus

Thymoxin

Reproductive Hormones

Androgens

Estrogens

Progestogens

Menstrual Cycle

Sexual Response Cycle

Birth Control

Function and Structure of Circulatory System

Heart Chambers

Blood Pressure

Electrical Activity of the Heart

Cardiac Action Potentials

Electrocardiogram

Cardiac Disorders

Cardiac Output

Regulation of Heart Rate and Blood Volume

Evolution of the Circulatory System

Function of Respiratory System

Principles of Gas Diffusion

Principle of Partial Pressure of Gases

Principles of Gas Exchange

Principles of External Respiration and Internal Respiration