OEB 102: OEB 102

Structure and Physiology of the Vertebrates

George V. Lauder and Andrew A. Biewener

Introduction to the relationship between physiology, structure, and function of vertebrates. Lectures concentrate on selected organ systems (musculoskeletal, nervous cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, excretory, and digestive) paying particular attention to how they have evolved and diversified within living vertebrate groups in relationship to environmental factors. General principles of structure-function relationship are emphasized. Physiology and morphological dissection labs concentrate on higher vertebrates and are correlated with one another and with the lectures.