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Book SynopsisAnimal Physiology: an environmental perspective provides a broad review of animal physiology, demonstrating how an understanding of the physiology of animals in their natural habitats helps us to understand how and why animals evolved the way they did, as well as how we can protect them from the extreme effects of changes to their environments.
Trade ReviewFor a course more focused on animal physiology, this would certainly work as an appropriate, comprehensive textbook, especially as it includes all of the basics that students would, in theory, know before taking a physiology course, but have surely forgotten ... Overall, the volume is a considerable achievement -- and one that I am happy to have, especially in an electronic format. * Theodore Garland Jr., Quarterly Review of Biology *
Very clearly explained. Easy and enjoyable to read. * Dr Sheena Cotter, University of Lincoln *
The descriptions and explanations are excellent...the best I have read in a long time. * Professor William Velhagen, New York University *
The emphasis on the environmental factors influencing physiological processes and the link from this to adaption to change is particularly helpful. * Dr Debbie Bartlett, University of Greenwich *
Table of ContentsPART ONE - ANIMALS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT1: The diversity of animals and their interactions with natural environments2: Energy metabolism - generating energy from food3: Cells, organisms and interactions with their environmentPART TWO - WATER AND SALTS4: Body fluid regulation: principles and processes5: Osmotic and ionic regulation in aquatic animals6: Water balance of land animals7: Kidneys and excretionPART THREE - TEMPERATURE8: Temperature and the principles of heat exchange9: Temperature regulation in ectotherms10: Temperature regulation in endothermsPART FOUR - OXYGEN11: The respiratory gases, gas exchange and transport: key characteristics and principles12: Respiratory systems: an overview13: Transport in respiratory systems, and acid-base balance14: Cardiovascular systems: an overview15: Environmental and behavioural influences on the cardio-respiratory systemPART FIVE - COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION16: Neurons, nerves and nervous systems: an overview17: How animals sense their environments18: Muscles and animal movement19: Hormones20: Reproduction21: Control of sodium, water, and calcium balance22: Integration of the respiratory and circulatory systems: rhythm generation and control
