BMS 500: Mammalian Physiology I

Explore the intricacies of nucleic acids, the macromolecules essential to life. Understand the roles of DNA and RNA, and delve into the structure of nucleotides—the fundamental building blocks of these crucial biomolecules.

Discover the essential role of the mantle in mollusks, the protective tissue responsible for shell secretion or organ protection. Explore how land snails, clams, and octopuses utilize their mantles for distinct purposes.

Explore the distinct characteristics of muscle tissues and their functions. Understand the differences between skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. Get insights into the anatomy of striations, cell shapes, and nuclei.

Discover the relationship between the papillary layer of the dermis and the layers of the epidermis. Understand the structure, function, and connections that exist in our skin's anatomy.

Uncover the intricacies of adaptive radiation, the rapid diversification of species into new ecological niches. Understand factors that drive this phenomenon and how genetic drift stands as an exception. Learn the role of evolutionary innovations and interactions in species divergence.

Unravel the mysteries of food chain lengths by analyzing various factors. We spotlight the 10% rule in ecology, emphasizing how energy transfer inefficiencies mold ecosystem structures and functions.