Introduction to Biology II Biology 1312 Dr. Brad Hoge Spring 2007 Functional Biology What is Functional Biology Anatomy Physiology Tissues Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Nervous Tissue Muscle Tissue Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Nervous Tisue Muscular Tissue Organ Systems Thoracic Cavity Abdominal Cavity Mesenteries BioPhysics Physical Chemistry Surface Area Force and Motion Gravity Body size Homeostasis Positive Feedback Negative Feedback Body Fluids Metabolism Energy Budgets Animal Nutrition Nutrients Caloric Needs Essential Nutrients Essential Amino Acids Essential Fatty Acids Vitamins and Minerals Homeostasis Feeding Mechanisms Herbivores Carnivores Omnivores Suspension Feeders Substrate Feeders Deposit Feeders Fluid Feeders Bulk Feeders Food Processing Ingestion Digestion Absorption Elimination Absorption of Nutrients Enzymes Carbohydrate Digestion Protein Digestion Nucleic Acid Digestion Fat Digestion Absorption of Nutrients Water Adaptations Teeth Symbiotes Ruminants