Guides: BIOL 1720: Biology for Science Majors II: Animal Form and Function

Form and Function in Media

Anatomy and Physiology, Bozeman Science
Introduction to form and function in animals from Mr. Andersen, 2011 Montana Teacher of the Year. 11:25 min YouTube video.
Homeostasis 1
Dr. John Campbell explains homeostasis in detail. He has a great British accent! A 14:13 min YouTube video.
The Four Tissue Types
Detailed description of the four tissue types found in animals form Nathan Silva. A 6:38 min YouTube video.
Were Dinosaurs Warm-Blooded?
Paleontologist Michael Novacek discusses whether dinosaurs were endotherms or ectotherms. A 1:26 min YouTube video.

Fruit Flies Reveal New Evolutionary Link for Studying Human Health: How They Control Body Temperature Through Circadian Rhythm
Scientists have discovered that fruit flies have a thermoregulation system similar to animals, thus making them a potential research model for human disease. A 2012 article from ScienceDaily.com
Lucy and Selam's Species Climbed Trees: Australopithecus Afarensis Shoulder Blades Show Partially Arboreal Lifestyle
Scientists hypothesize the functions of Australopithecus afarensis from the form of its skeleton. A 2012 article from ScienceDaily.com
New Method to Grow Synthetic Collagen Unveiled
Scientists at Rice University have created a method to create collagen and hope to use it to regenerate new tissues from stem cells. A 2009 article from ScienceDaily.com

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