Textbook of veterinary physiology

Author(s)

• Cunningham, James G.

Bibliographic Information

Textbook of veterinary physiology

James G. Cunningham

Saunders, c1997

2nd ed.

Note

Includes bibliographies and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This textbook encompasses all aspects of systemic physiology, as well as physiological principles and concepts. Written in a concise format, the book includes clinical correlations to demonstrate the practical application of concepts. This edition features a chapter on male reproductive physiology, as well as expanded coverage of blood in the cardiovascular section. There is also new coverage of avian physiology in the Renal and Gastrointestinal sections. Chapter outlines, practice questions, and brief bibliographies for each chapter are intended to be helpful to students.

Table of Contents

• Section 1 The cell: the molecular and cellular basis of physiological regulation. Section 2 Neurophysiology: introduction to the neuromuscular system
• the neuron
• the neuromuscular synapse
• the physiology of muscle
• the concept of a reflex
• skeletal muscle stretch receptors
• concept of lower and upper motor neurons and their malfunction
• the brain's control of posture and locomotion
• the vestibular system
• the cerebellum
• the autonomic nervous system and adrenal medulla
• the visual system
• cerebrospinal fluid, blood-brain barrier
• the electroencephalogram and sensory evoked potentials
• hearing. Section 3 Cardiovascular physiology: overview of cardiovascular function
• electrical activity of the heart
• the electrocardiogram
• the heart as a pump
• the systemic and pulmonary circulations
• capillaries and fluid exchange
• local control of blood flow
• neural and hormonal control of blood pressure and blood volume
• integrated cardiovascular responses. Section 4 Gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism: regulation of gastrointestinal function
• movements of the gastrointestinal tract
• secretions of the digestive tract
• digestion and absorption - the non-fermentative processes
• digestion - the fermentative processes
• post-absorptive nutrient
• utilization. Section 5 Endocrinology: the endocrine system
• endocrine glands and their function. Section 6 Reproduction and lactation: control of Gonadal and Gamete development
• control of ovulation and the corpus luteum
• reproductive cycles
• pregnancy and parturition
• the mammary glands
• reproductive physiology of the male. Section 7 Renal physiology: glomerular filtration
• solute reabsorption
• water balance
• acid-based balance. Section 8 Respiratory function: overview of respiratory function - ventilation of the lung
• pulmonary blood flow
• gas exchange
• gas transport in the blood
• control ventilation
• non-respiratory functions of the lung. Section 9 Homeostasis: fetal and neonatal oxygen transport
• acid-base homeostasis
• thermoregulation.

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Details

• NCID: BA31446722
• ISBN:
  • 0721664245
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Philadelphia
• Pages/Volumes: xvi,683 p.
• Size: 27 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : SF768
  • DC20 : 636.089/2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Veterinary physiology