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Animal Physiology

201310 - Animal Physiology
Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department

Biology and Biotechnology

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisite

201216

Co-requisite

Distribution

3+0
This course covers invertebrate and vertebrate function and adaptations/means of surviving and maintaining homeostasis in various environments. Main themes include osmoregulation, electrolyte balance, excretion, respiration, circulation, metabolism, thermoregulation, neuro-endocrine control, and physiological rhythms. Reproductive physiology and its hormonal control will also be introduced.