WEEK 7 · Nov 16–22
Digestion + Excretion + Reproduction
Focus on digestive system, metabolism, kidneys/nephrons, osmoregulation, reproduction, development, homeostasis. Read before the meeting; bring your hardest questions.
MAJOR CONCEPTS
What to know
Digestive systemmetabolismkidneys/nephronsosmoregulationreproductiondevelopmenthomeostasis
Practice focus: Label the nephron and predict changes in filtration and water balance.
READ THIS WEEK
Choose your reading
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
OpenStax covers the week's material if you do not have Campbell. You do not need to read both textbooks.
MATERIALS