1. Introduction to Biology II
Spring 2007
Dr. Brad Hoge
Homeostasis

3. Homeostasis
Thermoregulation
Osmoregulation
Excretion

4. Thermoregulation
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Evaporation

5. Relationship Between Body Temperature and Ambient Temperature
Ectotherms
Endotherms

6. Thermoregulatory Strategies
Vasodilation
Vasoconstriction
Heat Exchange
Sweating
Behavioral Responses
Changing metabolic rate

7. Endothermy
Mammals
Birds

8. Ectothermy
Amphibians
Reptiles
Fishes
Invertebrates

9. Feedback Mechanisms

10. Acclimatization
Heat-Shock Proteins
Torpor
Hibernation
Estivation

11. Osmoregulation
Nitrogenous Waste
Ammonia
Urea
Uric Acid

12. Osmolarity Osmoconformers Osmoregulators Salt Water Environments
Fresh Water Environments

13. Excretion
Filtration
Secretion

14. Urinary Systems
Metanephridia
Malpighian Tubules
Kidneys

15. Nephrons

16. Hormonal Control of Feedback

17. Chemical Signals in Animals
Hormones
Target Cells
Feedback

18. Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands
Neurosecretory Cells

19. Hormonal Control of Growth and Development

20. Mechanism of Chemical Signaling

21. Types of Hormones
Steroid Hormones
Thyroid Hormones
Local Regulators

22. Major Glands and Their Hormones

23. Hypothalamus and Pituitary

24. Thyroid Hormones

25. Endocrine Tissues

26. Adrenal Glands

27. Gonadal Steroids