List 11 organ systems and state the overall function of each.

Distinguish between basal metabolic rate (BMR) and standard metabolic rate (SMR).

Compare the BMR of a human male to that of a human female.

Compare the BMR of a human male to the SMR of an alligator.

How does the process of diffusion limit the size of a cell?

Discuss at least three factors that can limit the size and shape of an animal.

Discuss how each of following factors affect the energy requirements of an organism. Body size (b) levels of activity (c) environment

Explain the difference between a negative feedback loop and a positive feedback loop. Give two examples of each.

List four primary types of tissues found in multicellular, complex animals.

Ciliated columnar epithelium is found in the respiratory tract. What is its function? What is a cause of 'smoker's cough' as it relates to ciliated columnar epithelium?

State the function and location of six types of connective tissue.

Compare the function of tendons with that of ligaments.

Describe the appearance, explain the function, and state the location of three types of muscle tissue.

Explain how the exchange of heat with the environment through evaporation, conduction, convection, and radiation can influence the body temperature of an ectotherm? of an endotherm?

Discuss at least 6 adaptations that help animals thermoregulate.

How does vasodilation or vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the extremities facilitate thermoregulation?

Explain how evaporative cooling works.

Describe at least six behavioral responses that might help an animal thermoregulate. (e.g. human behavior to maintain body temperature might include putting on or taking off a coat.)