BIOL 213 Chapter Notes - Chapter 40: Torpor, Ectotherm, Thermoregulation
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Chapter 40: basic principles of animal form and function anatomy form of an survival. : density calls for a fusiform body shape (sharks. Sa ! interstitial fluid : fluid that fills the space between cells of many animals. I blood ) also helps cells obtain nutrients 1 remove wastes complex body plans are better at protection against predators , controlling energy release through digestion , and maintaining astable internal environment despite a changing external environment. Organization of body plans : cells < tissues. < organs < organ systems tissues : groups of cells similar in appearance and function four types of animal tissues. , cartilage , bone muscle : tissue responsible for almost all body movement calls contain actin and myosin , which allow muscle contraction skeletal muscle ( striated muscle ) : Organ systems in mammals include digestive , circulatory , respiratory , immune kym phatic , excretory , endocrine , reproductive , nervous integumentary , skeletal andmuscular.
