Index for Introductory Animal Physiology, 2nd Edition
2020-09-28
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A
Acetylcholine
Binding Of
Breakdown
Diffusion Of
Function
Actin
Binding Sites
Components see Globular Actin Protein*
Function
Release Of
Movement see Power Stroke*
Action Potentials
All-Or-Nothing
Cause
Function
Process
Rate
Threshold
Transmission
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
Conversion to ADP
Energy Storage
Excess Of see Glycogen, Production*
Function
In Muscle Contraction
Production Of see Cellular Respiration*
Alveolar Sacs
Location
Structure
Alveoli
Abundance
Air Composition
Amino Acids
Absorption
Function
Production Control
Appendicular Skeleton
Components
Arcuate Arteries
Location
Shape
Auditory System
Characteristics
Middle Ear
Organ Of Corti
Ossicles*
Outer Ear
Oval Window
Pinna
Stereocilia
Tectorial Membrane
Tympanum
Autocrine Signaling
Cell Location
Function
Timing
Autonomic Nervous System
Components
Avian Digestive System
Beak Evolution
Challenges Of
Stomach Chambers
B
Basal Ganglia
Damage to
Functions
Bicarbonate
Function
Production Of
Bile
Amphipathic
Function
Production Of
Blood
Flow see Heart, Contractions*
Plasma
Pressure see Hydrostatic Pressure*
Vessels
Basal Ganglia*
Brainstem*
Cerebellum*
Cerebral Cortex*
Cingulate Gyrus*
Hippocampus*
Hypothalamus*
Limbic System*
Thalamus*
Breathing see Pulmonary Ventilation*
Bronchi
Division Of see Bronchioles*
Innervation Of
Structure
Bronchioles
Innervation Of
Structure
Types
C
Calcium
Influx Of
In Muscle Contraction
Release Of
Capillary Beds
Abundance
Composition
Convergence Of
Function
Carbaminohemoglobin
Production Of
Carbohydrates
Components
Carbon Dioxide
Carbaminohemoglobin*
Partial Pressures Of
Solubility Of
Transportation In Blood
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Alternative Names
Appearance
Function
Location
Nuclei of
Cartilaginous Intervertebral Disks
Function
Cells
Communication see Chemical Signaling*
Intercelluar Communication
Intracellular Communication
Cell-Surface Receptors
Alternative Names
Categories
Cellular Respiration
Example
Function
Central Nervous System
Components
Cerebralspinal Fluid (CSF)
Function
Issues see Hydrocephalus*
Production Of
Ventricles
Volume
Chemical Energy
Function
Release
Chemical Signaling
Categories
Cones
Components
Function
Location
Corpus Callosum
Function
Location
Corticalradiate Arteries
Function
Location
Coulomb Force
Balance
Visualization Of
Countercurrent
Function
Examples
Cranial Nerves
Abundance
Function
Location
Cross-Bridge
Cycle Visualization
Cyclic AMP (cAMP)
Conversion
Function
D
Depolarization
Function
In Muscle Cells see End-Plate Potential*
Wave
Diffusion (Non-Respiratory)
Facilitated
Passive
Digestion
Digestive System*
Inhibition Of see Sympathetic Nervous System*
Processes Of
Direct Diffusion
Function
Process
Rates
Direct Signaling
Cell Location
Components
E
Ectotherms see Thermoregulation*
Endocrine Signaling
Cell Location
Components
Endocrine System
Components
Energy
Conservation Of
Flow see Bioenergetics*
Governance Of see Law Of Thermodynamics*
Open Systems
Potential Energy
Environment
Changes
Internal see Homeostasis*
Enzymes
Activation see Enzyme-Linked Receptors*
Active Site
Enzyme-Linked Receptors
Characteristics
Dimerization Of
Example
Function
Process Of
Enzyme-Substrate Complex
Function
Epilepsy
Treatment
Equilibrium
Gases*
Homeostasis*
Erythrocytes
Components see Hemoglobin*
Esophagus
Function
Gastro-Esophageal Sphincter
Location
Movement see Peristalsis*
Excitation-Contraction Coupling
Function
Excretory System
Association With Osmoregulation
Function
External Respiration
Components
Function
Location
F
Feedback Relationships see Homeostasis*
Negative Feedback System
G
G-Protein
Activation see G-Protein-Linked Receptors*
Binding
Cycle
Hydrolyzation
Subunits
G-Protein-Linked Receptors
Characteristics
Function
Interruption Of
Process Of
Gap Junctions see Synaptic Transmission, Types, Electrical*
Function
Gas
Equilibrium Of
Forces Of
In Natural Systems
Solubility Of see Henry’s Law*
Transport Of
Gaseous Exchange
Locations Of
Mechanisms
Gills
Examples
Function see Respiration, In Fish*
Glia
Abundance
Damage
Diversity of
Function
Globular Actin Protein
Binding Sites
Glomerulus
Glomerular Filtration
Glucose
Conversion To
Function
Glycogen
Function
Production Of
Storage
Gustatory System
Characteristics
Processes
Stimuli
H
Hearing see Auditory System*
Heart
Appearance
Blood Movement
Hemoglobin
Appearance
Carrying Capacity
Components
Function
Oxygen Binding see Oxyhemoglobin* see also Oxygen-Hemoglobin Saturation Curve*
Oxygen Dissociation see Oxygen Dissociation Curve*
Saturation Of see Oxygen-Hemoglobin Saturation Curve*
Hippocampus
Function
Location
Relationship With Neurogenesis
Synaptic Plasticity see Synaptic Transmission, Plasticity*
Homeostasis see Equilibrium*, Feedback Relationships*
Function
Maintenance Of
Hormones
Binding
Circulation
Function
Homeostasis Maintenance see Homeostasis, Maintenance Of*
Mediation
Stimulation of Signaling Pathways
Hyperthermophilic see Limitations, Physical*
I
Inferior Vena Cava see Heart, Regions*
Integument
Examples
Function
Restrictions
Internal Receptors
Alternative Names
Function
Location
Internal Respiration
Location
Partial Pressures Of
Intervertebral Discs
Composition
Function
Location
Intra-alveolar Pressure
Alternative Name
Characteristics
Location
Intracellular Hormone Receptors
Function
Hormone-Receptor Complex
Location
Intrapleural Pressure
Characteristics
Location
Negative Pressure
Ion Channel-Linked Receptors
Characteristics
Function
Ions
Balance see Kidneys, Function*
Channels
J
Jacobson’s Organ see Vomeronasal Organ (VNO)*
Joints
Alternative Name
Classifications
Juxtaglomerular Complex (JCG)
Components
K
Kidneys
Appearance
Blood Vessel Network
Damage
Function
L
Large Intestine
Function
Length Differences
Parts
Limbic System
Components
Limitations
Chemical
Lipids
Components
Digestion see Small Intestine*
Liver
Bile Production see Bile*
Function
Locomotion
Generation of
Limitations of
Lower Limb Bones
Components
Size
Lungs
Associated Structures see Diaphragm*
M
Metabolism (Cellular)
Composition
Function
Metabolic Pathways
Monogastric Digestive System
Components
Motor End Plate
Components
Neurotransmitter Binding
Multiple Sclerosis
Cause
Symptoms
Muscle Contraction
Mechanisms Of
Sliding Filament Model
Muscles
Cells*
Contraction*
Function
Types
Muscle Tension
Components Of
Control Of
Dependent On
Myelin Sheath
Action Potential Propogation
Demyelination see Multiple Sclerosis*
Function
Myofilaments
Overlap Of see H Zone*
Types
Myosin
Binding Sites
Configurations
Enzyme
Function
Movement see Power Stroke*
N
Nephrons
Abundance
Components
Location
Functions
Nerves
Cells see Neurons*
Conduction
Functions
Impulse
Types
Nervous Systems
Alternatives to see Nerve Net*
Components
Location
Neurons
Abundance
Appearance
Components
Axon Hillock
Axon Terminals
Cell Body
Dendrite
Myelin see Myelin Sheath*
Synapses see Synaptic Transmission*
Synaptic Cleft
Neurotransmitters
Effects
Examples
Nitric Oxide (NO)
Diffusion
Function
Functional Distance
Half-Life
O
Occipital Lobe
Function see Visual System*
Location
Ohm’s Law
Current-Voltage Relationship
Current-Voltage-Resistance Relationship
Ohmic Substances
Olfactory Bulb
Composition see Glomerulus*
Olfactory System
Associated Structures / Systems
Memory
Gustatory System see Sensory Information Processing, Interconnectivity, Taste and Odours*
Oral Cavity
Components
Osmoconformers see Salinity, Tolerance*
Osmotic Pressure
Influenced By
Osmoregulators see Salinity, Tolerance*
Osmoregulation
Function see Homeostasis*
Main Organs Of
Oxygen
Delivery
Oxygen Dissociation Curve
Influences
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Saturation Curve
Influences
P
Paracrine Signaling
Cell Locations
Degradation Speed
Response Length
Response Speed
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Effects On
Partial Pressures see Dalton’s Law*
Differences Of
Function
Of Carbon Dioxide
Of Oxygen
Pelvic Girdle
Components
Function
Peripheral Nervous System
Components
Function
Peristalsis
Directionality
Function
Pheromones
Function
Reception see Vomeronasal Organ (VNO)*
Transmission
Types
Photopigments
Function
Types see Rhodopsin*
Plasma Membrane Hormone Receptors
Function
Location
Process
Power Stroke
ADP Release
Energy Expenditure
Pressure
Partial Pressures*
Types
Proteins
Components see Amino Acids*
Digestion
Pulmonary Surfactant
Function
Secretion
Pulmonary Ventilation
Mechanisms Of
R
Rectum
Components
Red Muscle
Efficiency
Function
Regulatory Proteins
Conformational Changes Of
Examples
Renal Cortex see Kidneys, Regions*
Components
Renal Pelvis see Kidneys, Regions*
Extensions Of
Function
Renal Vein see Kidneys, Regions*
Function
Location
Resistance (Voltage)
Range Of
Relationship With Current
Resistors
Resistance Force
Function
Relationship With Pressure
Respiration
Environments of
Function
In Birds
In Fish see Gills*
In Insects see Tracheal Systems*
In Mammals
Respiratory Structures
Alveoli* see Respiration, In Mammals*
Gills* see Respiration, In Fish*
Lungs*
Parabronchi see Respiration, In Birds*
Trachea see Respiration, In Insects*
Respiratory Systems
Complexity
Function
Structures (Human)
Tissues
Resting Membrane Potential
Cause
Components
Rhodopsin
Activation
Components
Rods
Components
Function
Location
S
Sarcolemma
Components see Motor End Plate*
Function
Semicircular Canals
Arrangement
Function
Interconnectivity Of
Sensitivity
Sensory-Somatic Nervous System
Components
Function
Neurotransmitters Of
Sensory Information Processing
Function
In Humans
Sensory Transduction
Cellular Systems
Setpoint see Homeostasis, Function*
Simple Circuits
Voltage-Voltage Drop Relationship
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Alternative Names
Appearance see Striation*
Attachment
Components
Skeletal System (Human)
Components
Small Hydrophobic Ligands
Diffusion of
Example see Steroid Hormones*
Interactions With
Small Intestine
Appearance
Components
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Alternative Names
Appearance
Location
Nuclei of
Sodium (Na+)
Abundance
Reabsorption
Transport see Active Transport*
Sodium-Potassium ATPase
Function
Spine
Cord see Spinal Cord*
Nerves see Spinal Nerves*
Spinal Column see Vertebral Column*
Function
Spinal Nerves
Abundance
Function
Structure
Stenohaline see Salinity, Tolerance*
Sternum
Alternative Names
Appearance
Location
Function
Steroid Hormones
Composition
Examples
Function
Stomach
Chemical Digestion
Chyme*
Lining
Sympathetic Nervous System
Effects On
Synaptic Transmission
Plasticity
Synovial Joints
Examples
Movement Types
T
Temporal Lobe
Components see Hippocampus*
Function see Auditory System*
Location
Thermoregulation
Coordination Of
Examples
Thoracic Cage see Rib Cage*
Thoracic Wall
Compliance Of
Function
Recoil
Trachea
Birfurcation Of
Components
Function
Length
Transduction
Light
Sensory see Sensory Transduction*
Signals (Electrical)
Sound
Transmembrane Receptors see Cell-Surface Receptors*
Transpulmonary Pressure
Relation To Lung Size
Troponin
Calcium Binding
Function
Subunits
Tubules see Kidneys*
U
Urinary System
Components
Function see Excretory System*
Location see Kidneys, Function*
V
Ventilation
Structures
Volumes
Vertebrae
Abundance
Composition see Cartilaginous Intervertebral Disks*
Vertebral Column
Alternative Names
Components
Vestibular System
Associated Systems / Structures
Voltage
Drop
Impediment Of see Resistance*
Potential Difference
Vomeronasal Organ (VNO)
Function
Location
W
Water
Balance see Cells, Concentration*
Movement Through
Water-Soluble Ligands
Examples
Movement Of
Requirements Of
White Muscle
Efficiency
Function
Z