Animal Biotechnology and Veterinary Medicine

Animal Physiology

Animal physiology is the study of how animals function and how their bodies carry out vital processes, such as digestion, respiration, circulation, and reproduction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of biological functions and mechanisms that occur at different levels of organization, from molecules to tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Some key areas of animal physiology include:

1. Cell physiology: Animal physiologists study the structure and function of cells, including the mechanisms of transport, metabolism, and signaling.
2. Neurophysiology: Animal physiologists study the function of the nervous system, including the mechanisms of sensory perception, neural integration, and motor control.
3. Endocrinology: Animal physiologists study the function of hormones and the endocrine system, including the regulation of growth, development, and metabolism.
4. Cardiovascular physiology: Animal physiologists study the function of the cardiovascular system, including the mechanisms of blood flow, circulation, and gas exchange.
5. Respiratory physiology: Animal physiologists study the function of the respiratory system, including the mechanisms of gas exchange, ventilation, and respiration.