Zoology (Animal Biology)

  1. Animal Cell Biology and Histology
    1. The Animal Cell
      1. Cell Membrane Structure and Function
        1. Phospholipid Bilayer
          1. Membrane Proteins
            1. Integral Proteins
              1. Peripheral Proteins
              2. Membrane Transport
                1. Passive Transport
                  1. Active Transport
                    1. Endocytosis and Exocytosis
                    2. Membrane Potential
                    3. Cytoplasm and Cytosol
                      1. Composition and Properties
                        1. Metabolic Functions
                          1. Protein Synthesis Sites
                          2. Organelles and their Functions
                            1. Nucleus
                              1. Nuclear Envelope
                                1. Nucleolus
                                  1. Chromatin Organization
                                    1. Nuclear Pores
                                    2. Mitochondria
                                      1. ATP Production
                                        1. Cellular Respiration
                                          1. Mitochondrial DNA
                                          2. Endoplasmic Reticulum
                                            1. Rough ER
                                              1. Protein Synthesis
                                                1. Membrane Production
                                                2. Smooth ER
                                                  1. Lipid Synthesis
                                                    1. Detoxification
                                                  2. Golgi Apparatus
                                                    1. Protein Modification
                                                      1. Vesicle Formation
                                                        1. Secretory Pathways
                                                        2. Lysosomes
                                                          1. Digestive Enzymes
                                                            1. Cellular Cleanup
                                                              1. Autophagy
                                                              2. Peroxisomes
                                                                1. Oxidative Reactions
                                                                  1. Fatty Acid Breakdown
                                                                  2. Ribosomes
                                                                    1. Protein Synthesis Machinery
                                                                      1. Free vs Bound Ribosomes
                                                                      2. Centrosomes
                                                                        1. Microtubule Organization
                                                                          1. Cell Division Roles
                                                                        2. The Cytoskeleton
                                                                          1. Microtubules
                                                                            1. Structure and Composition
                                                                              1. Motor Proteins
                                                                                1. Intracellular Transport
                                                                                2. Microfilaments
                                                                                  1. Actin Filaments
                                                                                    1. Cell Movement
                                                                                      1. Muscle Contraction
                                                                                      2. Intermediate Filaments
                                                                                        1. Structural Support
                                                                                          1. Cell Integrity
                                                                                          2. Cytoskeletal Dynamics
                                                                                          3. Extracellular Matrix
                                                                                            1. Composition
                                                                                              1. Collagen Fibers
                                                                                                1. Proteoglycans
                                                                                                  1. Fibronectin
                                                                                                  2. Functions in Cell Adhesion and Communication
                                                                                                    1. Cell Signaling
                                                                                                      1. Tissue Organization
                                                                                                    2. Cell Junctions
                                                                                                      1. Tight Junctions
                                                                                                        1. Barrier Function
                                                                                                          1. Selective Permeability
                                                                                                          2. Desmosomes
                                                                                                            1. Mechanical Strength
                                                                                                              1. Tissue Integrity
                                                                                                              2. Gap Junctions
                                                                                                                1. Intercellular Communication
                                                                                                                  1. Ion and Molecule Transfer
                                                                                                                  2. Hemidesmosomes
                                                                                                                2. Cell Specialization and Tissues
                                                                                                                  1. Epithelial Tissue
                                                                                                                    1. Types of Epithelia
                                                                                                                      1. Simple Epithelia
                                                                                                                        1. Simple Squamous
                                                                                                                          1. Simple Cuboidal
                                                                                                                            1. Simple Columnar
                                                                                                                            2. Stratified Epithelia
                                                                                                                              1. Stratified Squamous
                                                                                                                                1. Stratified Cuboidal
                                                                                                                                  1. Stratified Columnar
                                                                                                                                  2. Pseudostratified Epithelium
                                                                                                                                    1. Transitional Epithelium
                                                                                                                                    2. Functions and Locations
                                                                                                                                      1. Protection
                                                                                                                                        1. Absorption
                                                                                                                                          1. Secretion
                                                                                                                                            1. Sensory Reception
                                                                                                                                            2. Glandular Epithelia
                                                                                                                                              1. Exocrine Glands
                                                                                                                                                1. Endocrine Glands
                                                                                                                                              2. Connective Tissue
                                                                                                                                                1. Types of Connective Tissue
                                                                                                                                                  1. Loose Connective Tissue
                                                                                                                                                    1. Areolar Tissue
                                                                                                                                                      1. Adipose Tissue
                                                                                                                                                        1. Reticular Tissue
                                                                                                                                                        2. Dense Connective Tissue
                                                                                                                                                          1. Dense Regular
                                                                                                                                                            1. Dense Irregular
                                                                                                                                                              1. Elastic Tissue
                                                                                                                                                              2. Cartilage
                                                                                                                                                                1. Hyaline Cartilage
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Elastic Cartilage
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Fibrocartilage
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Bone
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Compact Bone
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Spongy Bone
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Bone Formation
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Blood
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Plasma Components
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Cellular Elements
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Functions and Components
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Structural Support
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Transport
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Muscle Tissue
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Skeletal Muscle
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Striated Appearance
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Voluntary Control
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Multinucleated Fibers
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Cardiac Muscle
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Involuntary Control
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Intercalated Discs
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Rhythmic Contractions
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Smooth Muscle
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Non-striated Appearance
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Involuntary Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Single Nuclei
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Muscle Contraction Mechanisms
                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Nervous Tissue
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Neurons
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Cell Body Structure
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Dendrites
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Axons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Synapses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Glial Cells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Astrocytes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Oligodendrocytes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Microglia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Schwann Cells
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Neural Networks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Organs and Organ Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Definition of Organs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Tissue Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Functional Units
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Integration of Tissues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Coordinated Functions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Structural Organization
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Overview of Major Organ Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Integumentary System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Skeletal System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Muscular System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Nervous System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Endocrine System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Cardiovascular System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Respiratory System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Digestive System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Excretory System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Reproductive System

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