Textbook of Veterinary Physiology - James G. Cunningham, Bradley G. Klein

Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

Buch | Hardcover
720 Seiten
2007 | 4th Revised edition
Saunders (Verlag)
978-1-4160-3610-4 (ISBN)
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Takes the subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. This book includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for various practices. It includes a chapter on cancer and a section on the immune system.
Now with full-color illustrations, this easy-to-follow text takes the vast subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. It includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for any practice. The book's logical, body-system organization makes it easy to find specific information. This edition includes a new chapter on cancer and a new section on the immune system.

Section IThe Cell Chapter 1The Molecular and Cellular Bases of Physiologic Regulation Chapter 2Cancer and Cell Cycle Control Section IINeurophysiology Chapter 3Introduction to the Neuromuscular System Chapter 4The Neuron Chapter 5The Neuromuscluar Synapse Chapter 6The Physiology of Muscle Chapter 7The Concept of a Reflex Chapter 8Skeletal Muscle Stretch Receptors Chapter 9The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction Chapter 10The Brain's Control of Posture and Locomotion Chapter 11The Vestibular System Chapter 12The Cerebellum Chapter 13The Autonomic Nervous System and Adrenal Medulla Chapter 14The Visual System Chapter 15Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain Barrier Chapter 16The Electroencephalogram and Sensory Evoked Potentials Chapter 17 Hearing Section IIICardiovascular Physiology Chapter 18Overview of Cardiovascular Function Chapter 19Electrical Activity of the Heart Chapter 20The Electrocardiogram Chapter 21The Heart as a Pump Chapter 22The Systemic and Pulmonary Circulations Chapter 23Capillaries and Fluid Exchange Chapter 24Local Control of Blood Flow Chapter 25Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume Chapter 26Integrated Cardiovascular Responses Section IVGastrointestinal Physiology and Metabolism Chapter 27Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function Chapter 28Movements of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 29Secretions of the Digestive Tract Chapter 30Digestion and Absorption: The Nonfermentative Processes Chapter 31Digestion: The Fermentative Processes Chapter 32Postabsorptive Nutrient Utilization Section VEndocrinology Chapter 33The Endocrine System Chapter 34Endocrine Glands and Their Function Section VIReproduction and Lactation Chapter 35Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development Chapter 36Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum Chapter 37Reproductive Cycles Chapter 38Pregnancy and Parturition Chapter 39The Mammary Gland Chapter 40Reproductive Physiology of the Male Section VIIRenal Physiology Chapter 41Glomerular Filtration Chapter 42Solute Reabsorption Chapter 43 Water Balance Chapter 44Acid-Base Balance Section VIIIRespiratory Function Chapter 45Overview of Respiratory Function: Ventilation of the Lung Chapter 46Pulmonary Blood Flow Chapter 47Gas Exchange Chapter 48Gas Transport in the Blood Chapter 49Control of Ventilation Chapter 50Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung Section IXHomeostasis Chapter 51Fetal and Neonatal Oxygen Transport Chapter 52Acid-Base Homeostasis Chapter 53Thermoregulation Section XImmune Function Chapter 54Cell, Tissue and Organ Substrates of Immune Function Chapter 55Mechanisms of Innate and Acquired Immunity

Erscheint lt. Verlag 10.7.2007
Zusatzinfo Approx. 500 illustrations (200 in full color)
Verlagsort Philadelphia
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 276 mm
Themenwelt Veterinärmedizin Vorklinik Physiologie
ISBN-10 1-4160-3610-5 / 1416036105
ISBN-13 978-1-4160-3610-4 / 9781416036104
Zustand Neuware
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