Animal physiology
Opterećenje: 15+0+0
Cilj predmeta: During classes, through fifteen thematic units, students are introduced to the basics
physiology of birds and higher mammals, organ functions, physical and chemical processes within
cells, senses and the influence of the external environment on the basic functions of organisms. They process
are specificities of certain physiological processes important for omnivores, carnivores and herbivores
Sadržaj predmeta: Teaching is conducted using modern sources of knowledge (original reality, multimedia,
video, etc.). In addition to auditory classes, students actively participate through the preparation of seminars,
presentations and posters.
Weekly schedule/class schedule:
1. P - Introduction to animal physiology (1 h)
2. P - Cellular and intercellular activity, substance exchange (1 h)
3. P – Biochemical processes (1 h)
4. P – Nervous systems of birds and mammals (1 h)
5. P – Environmental stimuli and senses
6. P - Functions of the organs of birds and mammals (1 h)
7. P – Oxidative processes, nutrition and breathing (1 h)
8. P – Metabolism of herbivores (1 h)
9. P – Metabolism of omnivores (1 h)
10. P – Metabolism of carnivores (1 h)
11. P – Photoperiodism of birds and mammals (1 h)
12. P – Regeneration, repair and reproduction (1 h)
13. P – Physiology of the growth and development of the horn of protohorns and hollowhorns (1 h)
14. P – Habitat adaptations, migrations (1 h)
15. P – Disorders of physiological functions (1 h)
Literatura:Obvezna literatura:
1. Moyes, C. D., Schulte, P. M. 2006: Principles of Animal Physiology, 2nd Edition
2. Sherwood, L. Klandorf, H., Yancey, P. 2012: Animal Physiology: From Genes to Organisms 2nd Edition
Dopunska literatura:
3. Hill, R., Wyse, G. A., Anderson, M. 2016: Animal Physiology 4th Edition
Nositelji
Assistant prof.
Kristijan Tomljanović PhD
Assistant professor
Email: ktomljanovic[at]sumfak.unizg.hr
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