W Bruce Currie

Structure and Function of Domestic Animals

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This bestselling work provides a solid introduction to the functional anatomy of domestic animals for veterinary and animal science students, as well as a reference for those in the field. The author discusses principles, phenomena, and mechanisms, supported by concrete examples that provide an understanding that can be readily applied to the raising and caring for animals with proper regard for their welfare. He covers morphology, electrophysiology, endocrinology, myology, metabolism, cell growth and development, and reproductive mechanisms, clearly delineating normal and abnormal function. Line drawings, photos and tables are included, as are text boxes highlighting more advanced information. Multi-title/Card Deck Copy will be based on Promo Copy, once it's approved Line Listing

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 460
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 794g
• ISBN-13: 9780367402747
• ISBN-10: 0367402742
• Artikelnr.: 58059232

Autorenporträt

Currie, W. Bruce

Inhaltsangabe

The Structural Nature of Animals The Form of Animals. Cells and Tissues.
Methods and Terminology of Anatomy. The Skeleton. An Introduction to
Myology. The Visceral Organs. Anatomy and Morphology of the Chicken. The
Basis of Animal Function Body Composition. Properties of Water of
Importance in Physiology. An Introduction to Cell Biology. Structure and
Properties of Membranes. Materials Transfer Across Membranes. The Excitable
Tissues: Nerve and Muscle Electrophysiology. Propagation of Nerve Impulses.
The Synapse. Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function. Cardiac and Smooth
Muscle. Organization of the Nervous System. Synaptic Function on the CNS:
Reflexes. Autonomic Motor Innervation of Visceral Organs. Central Neural
Integration. Chemical Communication Introduction to Endocrinology. The
Nature and Synthesis of Hormones. Mechanisms of Hormone Action. Descriptive
Endocrinology. Integrative Endocrine Control Systems. Vital Life Support
Systems. Integrated Systems and Homeostasis . Blood as Tissue of
Integration. The Cardiovascular System. Gas Transport. External
Respiration. The Renal System and Its Contribution to Homeostasis.
Circulation, Respiration, and Excretion in Chickens. Digestive Mechanisms
Introduction and Comparative Anatomy. The Chemical Nature of Feeds.
Ingestion and Swallowing. Digestion in the Stomach. The Ruminant
Specialization. Microbial Digestion. Accessory Digestive Organs. Intestinal
Digestion and Absorption. The Enterohepatic Catchment. Digestion in the
Chicken. Metabolism Gross Energetics and Metabolism. Energy Sources for
Metabolic Reactions. Metabolism of Nitrogenous Compounds: Proteins and
Amino Acids. Metabolism of Lipids. Carbohydrate Metabolism. Pathology of
Metabolism. Growth and Development The Cell Biology of Growth. Growth of
Bone, Muscle, and Adipose Tissue. Patterns of Growth. Stress and Defense
Mechanisms Stress, Adaptation, Homeorhesis, and Pathogenesis.
Thermoregulatory Mechanisms. Reactions to Injury. Reproductive Mechanisms
Functional Anatomy of the Reproductive Tracts. Control of Gonadal Function.
Reproductive Phases and Seasonal Effects. Mating and the Initiation of
Pregnancy. Fetal Development and Maternal Adaptations. Maintenance of
Pregnancy and Initiation of Labor. Reproduction in the Chicken. Lactational
Biology Functional Anatomy. The Cell Biology of Milk Synthesis and
Secretion. Endocrine Control of Mammogenesis and Lactogenesis.
Galactopoietic Mechanisms. Epilogue Appendices Index