Biology (Mader), 10th Edition

Chapter 31: Animal Organization and Homeostasis

Learning Outcomes

After studying this chapter, you should be able to accomplish the following outcomes.

Types of Tissues

1. Give the broad functions of the four main types of tissues.
2. Outline the characteristics of epithelial tissue.
3. List and describe the different types of epithelial tissue.
4. Outline the characteristics of connective tissue.
5. List and describe the different types of connective tissue.
6. Outline the characteristics of muscle tissue.
7. Compare and contrast the three types of muscle tissue.
8. Outline the characteristics of nervous tissue.
9. Describe the types of cells found in nervous tissue.
10. Discuss recent advancements in treatment of spinal cord and nerve damage.

11. Define the terms organ and organ system.
12. List the functions of skin.
13. Distinguish between the major layers of skin.
14. Describe the accessory organs of the skin.

15. Discuss the concept of homeostasis in living organisms.
16. Use the concept of negative feedback to explain body temperature control in humans.
17. Explain the concept of positive feedback using labor and delivery in humans as an example.