Contents

1. Front Matter

   1. Introduction
   2. Thank You
   3. Copyright - Introductory Animal Physiology
   4. Icons Legend

2. I. Chapter 1. Introduction to Physiology

   1. 1.1 - What is Physiology?
   2. 1.2 - Limits of Life
   3. 1.3 - Homeostasis

3. II. Chapter 2. Gaseous Exchange

   1. 2.1 - Introduction to Respiratory Systems
   2. 2.2 - Respiratory Structures and Their Function
   3. 2.3 - Gaseous Exchange Mechanisms

4. III. Chapter 3 - Transport of Gases

   1. 3.1 - Gas Transport
   2. 3.2 - Circulatory Systems

5. IV. Chapter 4 - Ion and Water Balance

   1. 4.1 - Osmoregulation in Animals Living in Aquatic Environment
   2. 4.2 - Ion and Water Balance on Land

6. V. Chapter 5 - Digestion and Energy

   1. 5.1 - Biological Energy
   2. 5.2 - Components of the Digestive System
   3. 5.3 - Nutrient Transport and Energy Metabolism

7. VI. Chapter 6 - Locomotion

   1. 6.1 - Types of Muscles
   2. 6.2 - Types of Locomotion
   3. 6.3 - Muscle Contraction

8. VII. Chapter 7 - Electrical Signals

   1. 7.1 - Electrical Potential
   2. 7.2 - Resting, Graded and Action Potential
   3. 7.3 - Synapses
   4. 7.4 - Neuroglia

9. VIII. Chapter 8 - Sensory Systems

   1. 8.1 - Neuronal organization
   2. 8.2 - Brain evolution
   3. 8.3 - Special Senses

10. IX. Chapter 9 - Maintaining internal balance

    1. 9.1 - Interpreting External Cues
    2. 9.2 - Signaling Pathways, Hormones and Endocrine System
    3. 9.3 - Examples of Internal Balance

11. Back Matter