Form and Function in Media
- Anatomy and Physiology, Bozeman ScienceIntroduction to form and function in animals from Mr. Andersen, 2011 Montana Teacher of the Year. 11:25 min YouTube video.
- Homeostasis 1Dr. John Campbell explains homeostasis in detail. He has a great British accent! A 14:13 min YouTube video.
- The Four Tissue TypesDetailed 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.
Homeostasis According to Sheldon
Form and Function in the News
- Fruit Flies Reveal New Evolutionary Link for Studying Human Health: How They Control Body Temperature Through Circadian RhythmScientists 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 LifestyleScientists hypothesize the functions of Australopithecus afarensis from the form of its skeleton. A 2012 article from ScienceDaily.com
- New Method to Grow Synthetic Collagen UnveiledScientists 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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