Zoo 3102 Course Outline

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Zoology 3102 – Comparative

Vertebrate Anatomy
(SC – 253)

FG Ayson - FAO Workshop - Bangkok, Thailand - May


2017
Course Outline

1. Introduction
What are chordates
General body plan of craniates
Characteristics of craniates
Structures common to craniates
Characteristics of vertebrates

2. Basic concepts
Patterns and process
Adaptations
Speciation
Evolutionary convergence
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Metamorphosis and heterochrony

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3. Integumentary system
Epidermis
Dermis

4. Skeletal system
Mineralized tissues
Bones
Cartilage
Tendons
Ligaments
Joints
Vertebrae, ribs and sternum
Skull and visceral skeleton
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Girdles, fins and limbs

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5. Muscular system
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac

6. Digestive system
Mouth/oral cavity
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Intestines
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7. Respiratory system
Principles of diffusion
Gills
Nares and nasal canals
Swim bladder
Lungs

8. Circulatory system
Blood
The heart
Arterial channels
Venous channels FG Ayson - FAO Workshop - Bangkok, Thailand - May
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9. Urogenital system
Excretory system
Kidneys
Urinary bladders
Anus/cloaca
Reproductive system
Genital organs
Cloaca

10. Nervous system


Neurons
Brain
Cranial nerves FG Ayson - FAO Workshop - Bangkok, Thailand - May
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Spinal cord
Spinal nerves

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11. Sense organs


Somatic receptors
Chemosensory receptors
Visceral receptors

12. Endocrine organs


Pituitary gland
Pineal
Adrenal gland
Gonads
Corpuscles of stannous
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Parathyroid gland

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12. Endocrine organs


Ultimobranchial gland
Thymus
Endocrine pancreas
Gastrointestinal hormones

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2017

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