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ZOO 203 Lecture Notes

(Simply the text from the PowerPoint presentations)

Introduction to Physiology

Cell Membrane

Intercellular Communication and Cell Signaling; Cell Membrane Transport

Membrane Potential and Graded Potentials

Action Potentials

Neurotransmission

Senses

Hearing and Equilibrium

Eye and Vision

Muscle Physiology, Part 1

Muscle Physiology, Part 2

Skeletal Muscle Reflexes

Smooth Muscle 

Cardiac Muscle

Heart and Cardiovascular System

Cardiac Output; Blood Pressure Fundamentals

Regulation of Cardiac Function; Capillaries

Respiratory System, Part 1

Respiratory System, Part 2

Gas Exchange and Transport

Kidneys, Part 1

Kidneys, Part 2

Kidneys, Part 3

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance