Chapter 40

Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function

Understand fundamental principles of animal physiology. Master homeostasis and body organization - the foundation for all physiology.

6 Hours

Olympiad 4/5

Intermediate

NEETRequired

MCATRequired

AP BiologyRequired

IB BiologyRequired

USABO

4/5

BBO

4/5

INBO

4/5

IBO

4/5

Key Topics Covered

Animal tissue types

Organ systems overview

Homeostasis and feedback

Thermoregulation

Metabolic rate and body size

Describe four animal tissue types

Explain homeostatic mechanisms

Understand thermoregulation strategies

Connect body size to metabolic rate

Yes, homeostasis concepts appear throughout NEET in questions on thermoregulation, osmoregulation, and hormone function.

Olympiads test tissue identification, feedback loop analysis, and comparative physiology across animal groups.

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