TOPIC GUIDE
Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Connect organ-system structure to homeostasis, signaling, transport, and adaptation.
KEY CONCEPTS
What to know
See the weekly Campbell and free OpenStax readings below.
MASTERY CHECKLIST
You should be able to…
- Trace an action potential
- Predict feedback responses
- Compare circulation systems
- Explain filtration and osmoregulation
- Connect immune cells to their roles
WEEKLY STUDY
Reading and practice
WEEK 5 · Nov 2–8
Animal Physiology I: Nervous + Endocrine
Neurons · membrane potential · action potentials · synapses · nervous systems · sensory systems · hormones · feedback loops
Campbell Biology, 12th ed. · Ch. 45, 48–50
FREE ALTERNATIVE · OpenStax Biology 2e
Choose one reading source for the week.
Practice: Sketch action potentials and feedback loops; answer physiology cases.
WEEK 6 · Nov 9–15
Animal Physiology II: Circulation + Respiration + Immunity
Heart · blood vessels · circulation · gas exchange · hemoglobin · innate/adaptive immunity · antibodies · B/T cells
Campbell Biology, 12th ed. · Ch. 42–43
FREE ALTERNATIVE · OpenStax Biology 2e
Choose one reading source for the week.
Practice: Trace oxygen transport and compare immune responses.
WEEK 7 · Nov 16–22
Animal Physiology III: Digestion + Excretion + Reproduction
Digestive system · metabolism · kidneys/nephrons · osmoregulation · reproduction · development · homeostasis
Campbell Biology, 12th ed. · Ch. 41, 44, 46–47
FREE ALTERNATIVE · OpenStax Biology 2e
- Ch. 34 — Animal Nutrition & Digestive System
- Ch. 41 — Osmotic Regulation & Excretion
- Ch. 43 — Animal Reproduction & Development
Choose one reading source for the week.
Practice: Label the nephron and predict changes in filtration and water balance.
MATERIALS
Learn, practice, check
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