Nervous system and special senses
Chapter 5 Nervous system and special senses • The functional unit of the nervous system is the neuron. Neurons connect with each other by synapses to create a complex network…
Reproductive system
Chapter 11 Reproductive system KEY POINTS • The male gonad is the testis, responsible for spermatogenesis and the secretion of testosterone. • The male reproductive tract conducts the sperm from…
Skeletal system
Chapter 3 Skeletal system KEY POINTS • The skeletal system provides a supporting framework for the body, a firm base to which the muscles of locomotion are attached, and protects…
Principles of cell biology
Chapter 1 Principles of cell biology KEY POINTS • All living organisms can be classified into different orders, classes and families linked by certain common characteristics. These groups can be…
Digestive system
Chapter 9 Digestive system Key Point • The digestive system of the carnivore is described as monogastric. The tract is relatively short, as meat is easy to digest, and the…
Tissues and body cavities
Chapter 2 Tissues and body cavities KEY POINTS • The cells of the body are arranged into four basic tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue. • Epithelial tissue…
Muscular system
Chapter 4 Muscular system KEY POINTS • The muscular system comprises striated or skeletal muscle, i.e. muscle which is attached to the skeleton and brings about movement of a region….
Blood vascular system
Chapter 7 Blood vascular system KEY POINTS • The blood vascular system consists of the blood, heart, circulatory system and lymphatic system. • Blood is the liquid connective tissue that…
