Zoology For B.Sc. Students Semester III: MJC-3 | MJC-4 | Comparative Anatomy | Physiology - NEP 2020 Bihar

This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. Third Semester students of Zoology for Patna University and other Universities in Bihar under the recommended National Education Policy 2020. It comprehensively covers theory and practical papers, namely, 'MJC 3: Comparative Anatomy' and 'MJC 4: Physiology'. The theory part of Comparative Anatomy discusses the comparative account of the different vertebrate systems, evolution of brain, sense organs and excretory organs to a complex, highly evolved form in mammals. The students will learn the evolution of heart, structure of respiratory organs used in aquatic, terrestrial and aerial vertebrates, digestive system and its anatomical specializations according to different diets and feeding habits. The theory part of Physiology discusses the normal biological functions and interaction of various organ systems in the overall functioning of the human body. The book explains how all the physiological systems work in unison to maintain homeostasis in the body.