University of Toronto BIOB34H3 intermediate

Animal Physiology — 7-topic bundle

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Animal Physiology and Homeostasis
  2. Cellular Energetics and Metabolism Overview
  3. Carbohydrate Metabolism: Glycogen Synthesis and Breakdown
  4. Reciprocal Regulation of Glycogen Metabolism
  5. Integration of Energy Metabolism
  6. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  7. Nervous and Endocrine System Integration

Study Notes

Introduction to Animal Physiology and Homeostasis

The central principle in animal physiology is homeostasis. This term, coined by Walter Cannon, refers to the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment in the face of external fluctuations. It's not about being perfectly static, but about maintaining conditions within a narrow, life-sustaining range. Think of your body temperature, blood glucose levels, or blood pH – they don't stay exactly the same, but they stay very close to their ideal set points.

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