動物學
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動物結構
Diverse Forms(天擇跟適應所導致), Common Challenges
天擇favors those variations in a population that
increase relative fitness
例子desert ant (genus Cataglyphis)
stilt-like legs are disproportionately long 可以降溫、跑很快

anatomy 解剖
physiology 生理
40.1 形式和功能緊密相關
- Evolution of Animal Size and Shape
解剖構造受物理定律限制

convergent evolution導致fusiform, meaning tapered on both ends 以減少阻力
限制最大尺寸
thickerskeletons are required to maintain adequate support
affects
internal skeletons, such as those of vertebrates,
as well as external skeletons, such as those of insects and other arthropods
肌肉比例增加,以維持運動
- Exchange with the Environment
- Hierarchical Organization of Body Plans
- Coordination and Control
40.2 回饋抑制維持內部環境
- Regulating and Conforming
Homeostasis
Mechanisms of Homeostasis
Feedback Control in Homeostasis
Alterations in Homeostasis
40.3 用於體溫調節的穩態過程
Endothermy and Ectothermy
Variation in Body Temperature
Balancing Heat Loss and Gain
- Insulation
- Circulatory Adaptations
- Cooling by Evaporative Heat Loss
- Behavioral Responses
- Adjusting Metabolic Heat Production
Acclimatization in Thermoregulation
Physiological Thermostats and Fever
40.4 能量需求與動物大小,活動和環境有關
Energy Allocation and Use
Quantifying Energy Use
Minimum Metabolic Rate and Thermoregulation
Influences on Metabolic Rate
- Size and Metabolic Rate
- Activity and Metabolic Rate
Torpor and Energy Conservation
Life Challenges and Solutions in Plants and Animals
化學訊號
the Body’s Long-Distance Regulators
41.1 Hormones and other signaling molecules bind to target receptors, triggering specific response pathways
Intercellular Communication
- Endocrine Signaling
- Paracrine and Autocrine Signaling
- Synaptic and Neuroendocrine Signaling
- Signaling by Pheromones
Chemical Classes of Local Regulators and Hormones
- Classes of Local Regulators
- Classes of Hormones
Cellular Hormone Response Pathways
- Response Pathway for Water-Soluble Hormones
- Response Pathway for Lipid-Soluble Hormones
- Multiple Responses to a Single Hormone
Endocrine Tissues and Organs
41.2 賀爾蒙的回饋抑制、與神經系統合作
Simple Endocrine Pathways
Simple Neuroendocrine Pathways
Feedback Regulation
Coordination of the Endocrine and Nervous Systems
- Invertebrates
- Vertebrates
- Anterior Pituitary Hormones
- Posterior Pituitary Hormones
Thyroid Regulation: A Hormone Cascade Pathway
- Disorders of Thyroid Function and Regulation
Hormonal Regulation of Growth
41.3 Endocrine glands respond to diverse stimuli in regulating homeostasis, development,
and behavior
Parathyroid Hormone and vitamin D: Control of Blood Calcium
Adrenal Hormones: Response to Stress
- The Role of the Adrenal Medulla
- Epinephrine’s multiple Effects: A Closer Look
- The Role of the Adrenal Cortex
Sex Hormones
- Endocrine Disruptors
Hormones and Biological Rhythms
Evolution of Hormone Function
消化
The Need to Feed
42.1 An animal’s diet must supply chemical energy, organic building blocks, and essential nutrients
Essential Nutrients
- Essential Amino Acids
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Dietary Deficiencies
- Deficiencies in Essential Nutrients
- Undernourishment
Assessing Nutritional Needs
42.2 Food processing involves ingestion, digestion, absorption,
and elimination
Four Main Feeding Mechanisms of Animals
Digestive Compartments
- Intracellular Digestion
- Extracellular Digestion
42.3 Organs specialized for sequential
stages of food processing form
the mammalian digestive system
The Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Digestion in the Stomach
- Chemical Digestion in the Stomach
- Stomach Dynamics
Digestion in the Small Intestine
Absorption in the Small Intestine
Processing in the Large Intestine
42.4 Evolutionary adaptations of
vertebrate digestive systems
correlate with diet
Dental Adaptations
Stomach and Intestinal Adaptations
Mutualistic Adaptations
- Mutualistic Adaptations in Herbivores
42.5 Feedback circuits regulate
digestion, energy storage,
and appetite
Regulation of Digestion
Regulation of Energy Storage
- Glucose Homeostasis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
Regulation of Appetite and Consumption
運輸
trading places
43.1 Circulatory systems link exchange surfaces with cells throughout the body
Gastrovascular Cavities
Open and Closed Circulatory Systems
Organization of Vertebrate Circulatory Systems
- Single Circulation
- Double Circulation
- Evolutionary Variation in Double Circulation
43.2 Coordinated cycles of heart
contraction drive double
circulation in mammals
Mammalian Circulation
The Mammalian Heart: A Closer Look
Maintaining the Heart’s Rhythmic Beat
43.3 Patterns of blood pressure and
flow reflect the structure and
arrangement of blood vessels
Blood Vessel Structure and Function
Blood Flow Velocity
Blood Pressure
- Changes in Blood Pressure During the Cardiac Cycle
- Regulation of Blood Pressure
- Blood Pressure and Gravity
Capillary Function
Fluid Return by the Lymphatic System
43.4 Blood components function in
exchange, transport, and defense
Blood Composition and Function
- Plasma
- Cellular Element
- Erythrocytes
- Leukocytes
- Platelets
- Stem Cells and the Replacement of Cellular Elements
- Blood Clotting
Cardiovascular Disease
- Atherosclerosis, Heart Attacks, and Stroke
- Risk Factors and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
43.5 Gas exchange occurs across
specialized respiratory surfaces
Partial Pressure Gradients in Gas Exchange
Respiratory Media
Respiratory Surfaces
Gills in Aquatic Animals
Tracheal Systems in Insects
Lungs
- Mammalian Respiratory Systems: A Closer Look
43.6 Breathing ventilates the lungs
How an Amphibian Breathes
How a Bird Breathes
How a Mammal Breathes
Control of Breathing in Humans
43.7 Adaptations for gas exchange
include pigments that bind
and transport gase
Coordination of Circulation and Gas Exchange
Respiratory Pigments
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
Respiratory Adaptations of Diving Mammals
外分泌
A Balancing Act
44.1 Osmoregulation balances
the uptake and loss of water
and solutes
Osmosis and Osmolarity
Osmoregulatory Challenges and Mechanisms
- Marine Animals
- Freshwater Animals
- Animals That Live in Temporary Waters
- Land Animals
Energetics of Osmoregulation
Transport Epithelia in Osmoregulation
44.2 An animal’s nitrogenous wastes
reflect its phylogeny and habitat
forms of nitrogenous Waste
- Ammonia
- Urea
- Uric Acid
The influence of Evolution and Environment on nitrogenous Wastes
44.3 Diverse excretory systems are
variations on a tubular theme
Excretory Processes
Survey of Excretory Systems
- Protonephridia
- Metanephridia
- Malpighian Tubules
- Kidneys
44.4 The nephron is organized for
stepwise processing of blood
filtrate
from Blood filtrate to Urine: A Closer Look
Solute Gradients and Water Conservation
- Concentrating Urine in the Mammalian Kidney
Adaptations of the Vertebrate kidney to Diverse Environments
- Mammals
- Case Study: Kidney Function in the Vampire Bat
- Birds and Other Reptiles
- Freshwater Fishes and Amphibians
- Marine Bony Fishes
ion Movement and Gradients
44.5 Hormonal circuits link kidney
function, water balance, and
blood pressure
Homeostatic Regulation of the kidney
- Antidiuretic Hormone
- The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
- Coordinated Regulation of Salt and Water Balance
繁殖
Let Me Count the Ways
45.1 Both asexual and sexual
reproduction occur in the
animal kingdom
Mechanisms of Asexual Reproduction
Variation in Patterns of Sexual Reproduction
Reproductive Cycles
Sexual Reproduction: An Evolutionary Enigma
45.2 Fertilization depends on
mechanisms that bring together
sperm and eggs of the same
species
Ensuring the Survival of Offspring
Gamete Production and Delivery
45.3 Reproductive organs produce
and transport gametes
Human Male Reproductive Anatomy
- Testes
- Ducts
- Accessory Glands
- Penis
Human Female Reproductive Anatomy
- Ovaries
- Oviducts and Uterus
- Vagina and Vulva
- Mammary Glands
Gametogenesis
- Spermatogenesis
- Oogenesis
45.4 The interplay of tropic and sex
hormones regulates reproduction
in mammals
Hormonal Control of the Male Reproductive System
Hormonal Control of Female Reproductive Cycles
- The Ovarian Cycle
- The Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
- Menopause
- Menstrual Versus Estrous Cycles
Human Sexual Response
45.5 In placental mammals, an embryo
develops fully within the mother’s
uterus
Conception, Embryonic Development, and Birth
- First Trimester
- Second and Third Trimesters
Maternal Immune Tolerance of the Embryo and Fetus
Contraception and Abortion
Modern Reproductive Technologies
- Detecting Disorders During Pregnancy
- Infertility and In Vitro Fertilization
發育
A Body-Building plan
46.1 Fertilization and cleavage initiate
embryonic development
Fertilization
- The Acrosomal Reaction
- The Cortical Reaction
- Egg Activation
- Fertilization in Mammals
Cleavage
- Cleavage Pattern in Frogs
- Cleavage Patterns in Other Animals
46.2 Morphogenesis in animals
involves specific changes in cell
shape, position, and survival
Gastrulation
- Gastrulation in Frogs
- Gastrulation in Chicks
- Gastrulation in Humans
Developmental Adaptations of Amniotes
Organogenesis
- Neurulation
- Cell Migration in Organogenesis
- Organogenesis in Chicks and Insects
The Cytoskeleton in Morphogenesis
- Cell Shape Changes in Morphogenesis
- Cell Migration in Morphogenesis
- Programmed Cell Death
46.3 Cytoplasmic determinants
and inductive signals regulate
cell fate
Fate Mapping
Axis Formation
- Axis Formation in the Frog
- Axis Formation in Birds, Mammals, and Insects
Restricting Developmental Potential
Cell Fate Determination and Pattern Formation by Inductive Signals
- The “Organizer” of Spemann and Mangold
- Formation of the Vertebrate Limb
Cilia and Cell Fate
防禦
Recognition and Response
47.1 In innate immunity, recognition
and response rely on traits
common to groups of pathogens
Innate Immunity of Invertebrates
Innate Immunity of Vertebrates
- Barrier Defenses
- Cellular Innate Defenses
- Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins
- Inflammatory Response
Evasion of Innate Immunity by Pathogens
47.2 In adaptive immunity, receptors
provide pathogen-specific
recognition
Antigen Recognition by B Cells and Antibodies
Antigen Recognition by T Cells
B Cell and T Cell Development
- Generation of B Cell and T Cell Diversity
- Origin of Self-Tolerance
- Proliferation of B Cells and T Cells
- Immunological Memory
47.3 Adaptive immunity defends
against infection of body fluids
and body cells
Helper T Cells: Activating Adaptive Immunity
B Cells and Antibodies: A Response to Extracellular Pathogens
- Activation of B Cells
- Antibody Function
Cytotoxic T Cells: A Response to Infected Host Cells
Summary of the Humoral and Cell-Mediated Immune Responses
Immunization
Active and Passive Immunity
Antibodies as Tools
Immune Rejection
- Blood Groups
47.4 Disruptions in immune system
function can elicit or exacerbate
disease
Exaggerated, Self-Directed, and Diminished Immune Responses
- Allergies
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Exertion, Stress, and the Immune System
- Immunodeficiency Diseases
Evolutionary Adaptations of Pathogens That Underlie Immune System Avoidance
- Antigenic Variation
- Latency
- Attack on the Immune System: HIV
Cancer and Immunity
電訊號
Lines of Communication
48.1 Neuron structure and
organization reflect function
in information transfer
Neuron Structure and Function
Introduction to Information Processing
48.2 Ion pumps and ion channels
establish the resting potential
of a neuron
Formation of the Resting Potential
Modeling the Resting Potential
48.3 Action potentials are the signals
conducted by axons
Hyperpolarization and Depolarization
Graded Potentials and Action Potentials
Generation of Action Potentials: A Closer Look
Conduction of Action Potentials
- Evolutionary Adaptations of Axon Structure
48.4 Neurons communicate with
other cells at synapses
Generation of Postsynaptic Potentials
Summation of Postsynaptic Potentials
Termination of Neurotransmitter Signaling
Modulated Signaling at Synapses
Neurotransmitters
- Acetylcholine
- Amino Acids
- Biogenic Amines
- Neuropeptides
- Gases
神經調控
Command and Control Center
49.1 Nervous systems consist
of circuits of neurons and
supporting cells
Glia
Organization of the Vertebrate Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
49.2 The vertebrate brain is regionally
specialized
Arousal and Sleep
Biological Clock Regulation
Emotions
functional imaging of the Brain
49.3 The cerebral cortex controls
voluntary movement and
cognitive functions
information Processing
language and Speech
lateralization of Cortical function
frontal lobe function
Evolution of Cognition in Vertebrates
49.4 Changes in synaptic connections
underlie memory and learning
Neuronal Plasticity
Memory and learning
long-Term Potentiation
49.5 Many nervous system disorders
can now be explained in
molecular terms
Schizophrenia
Depression
The Brain’s Reward System and Drug Addiction
Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
future Directions
感覺和運動
sense and sensibility
50.1 Sensory receptors transduce
stimulus energy and transmit
signals to the central nervous
system
Sensory Reception and Transduction
Transmission
Perception
Amplification and Adaptation
Types of Sensory Receptors
- Mechanoreceptors
- Chemoreceptors
- Electromagnetic Receptors
- Thermoreceptors
- Pain Receptors
50.2 In hearing and equilibrium,
mechanoreceptors detect moving
fluid or settling particles
Sensing of Gravity and Sound in Invertebrates
Hearing and Equilibrium in Mammals
- Hearing
- Equilibrium
Hearing and Equilibrium in Other Vertebrates
50.3 The diverse visual receptors
of animals depend on lightabsorbing pigments
Evolution of Visual Perception
- Light-Detecting Organs
- Compound Eyes
- Single-Lens Eyes
The Vertebrate Visual System
- Sensory Transduction in the Eye
- Processing of Visual Information in the Retina
- Processing of Visual Information in the Brain
- Color Vision
- The Visual Field
50.4 The senses of taste and smell
rely on similar sets of sensory
receptors
Taste in Mammals
Smell in Humans
50.5 The physical interaction of
protein filaments is required
for muscle function
Vertebrate Skeletal Muscle
- The Sliding-Filament Model of Muscle Contraction
- The Role of Calcium and Regulatory Proteins
- Nervous Control of Muscle Tension
- Types of Skeletal Muscle Fibers
- Oxidative and Glycolytic Fibers
- Fast-Twitch and Slow-Twitch Fibers
Other Types of Muscle
50.6 Skeletal systems transform
muscle contraction into
locomotion
Types of Skeletal Systems
- Hydrostatic Skeletons
- Exoskeletons
- Endoskeletons
Types of Locomotion
- Locomotion on Land
- Swimming
- Flying