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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
explain various components of the environment and their impact on animal physiology
discuss how adaptation (biochemical, behavioural and ecological) techniques allow animals to cope especially in extreme environments
explain the concept of homeostasis and allostatic techniques in various conditions
identify the role of epigenetic changes in developmental plasticity and how it could foster adaptation in an extreme environment; and
identify various environmental stressors and their effects on animal survival
Thermoregulation and short-term responses to exposure to heat and cold
Course contents
Physiologic response to heat and cold temperature regulation: body temperature. Function of renal system. Micturition, structure and general physiology of the skin. Water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Environment and its effects on animal adaptation and survival.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study VPY 305.