Description

Book Synopsis
This fully revised new edition of the classic reference on domestic animal physiology provides detailed descriptions of animal function and dysfunction, with an emphasis on clinical relevance and pedagogical features to enhance learning.

Trade Review

“Overall, this book provides a fulfilling overview of the physiology knowledge required for veterinary students during their time at university and in their future career. I like the fact that it is easy to use and feel that the self-evaluation sections will be particularly welcome for veterinary students.” (Veterinary Record, 1 December 2015)

“It is certainly a textbook worth consideration for undergraduate or professional physiology courses and those interested in the comparative aspects of physiology.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2015)



Table of Contents

List of Contributors vii

Preface ix

Acknowledgments x

Tributes xi

About the Companion Website xii

Section I: Neurophysiology
(Section Editor: Etsuro E. Uemura)

1 Nervous Tissue 3
Etsuro E. Uemura

2 Electrochemical Basis of Neuronal Function 13
Etsuro E. Uemura

3 Synaptic Transmission 23
Etsuro E. Uemura

4 Somatic and Visceral Senses 32
Etsuro E. Uemura

5 Olfaction and Gustation 43
Etsuro E. Uemura

6 Auditory System 49
Etsuro E. Uemura

7 Visual System 57
Etsuro E. Uemura

8 Motor System 68
Etsuro E. Uemura

9 Vestibular System 79
Etsuro E. Uemura

10 Autonomic Nervous System 89
Etsuro E. Uemura

Section II: Body Fluids and Homeostasis
(Section Editor: William O. Reece)

11 Body Water: Properties and Functions 103
William O. Reece

12 The Composition and Functions of Blood 114
William O. Reece

13 Fundamentals of Acid–Base Balance 137
William O. Reece

14 Body Temperature and Its Regulation 149
William O. Reece

Section III: The Kidneys and Urinary System
(Section Editor: William O. Reece)

15 The Renal System: Structures and Function 157
William O. Reece

16 Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport 166
William O. Reece

17 Maintenance of Extracellular Fluid Hydration 173
William O. Reece

18 Kidney Regulation of Extracellular Volume and Electrolytes 180
William O. Reece

19 Micturition Characteristics of Urine and Renal Clearance 188
William O. Reece

20 Kidney Function in Birds 193
William O. Reece

Section IV: Respiration
(Section Editor: William O. Reece)

21 Overview of the Respiratory System 203
William O. Reece

22 Physical and Mechanical Aspects of Respiration 213
William O. Reece

23 Pulmonary Ventilation and Transport of Gases 222
William O. Reece

24 Regulation of Respiration 232
William O. Reece

25 Other Functions of the Respiratory System 239
William O. Reece

26 Respiration in Birds 245
John W. Ludders

Section V: Muscle Physiology
(Section Editor: William O. Reece)

27 Physiology of Skeletal Muscle 263
William O. Reece

28 Physiology of Smooth Muscle 274
William O. Reece

29 Physiology of Cardiac Muscle Muscle Adaptations and Muscle Disorders 279
William O. Reece

Section VI: The Cardiovascular System
(Section Editor: Howard H. Erickson)

30 The Heart and Vasculature: Gross Structure and Basic Properties 287
Dean H. Riedesel and Richard L. Engen

31 Electrophysiology of the Heart 304
Robert F. Gilmour, Jr

32 The Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Arrhythmias 315
Robert F. Gilmour, Jr and N. Sydney Moïse

33 Mechanical Activity of the Heart 327
Dean H. Riedesel

34 Regulation of the Heart 341
David D. Kline, Eileen M. Hasser and Cheryl M. Heesch

35 Control Mechanisms of the Circulatory System 352
Cheryl M. Heesch, David D. Kline and Eileen M. Hasser

36 Microcirculation Lymph and Edema 372
Luis A. Martinez‐Lemus and M. Harold Laughlin

37 Pulmonary Circulation 386
David C. Poole and Howard H. Erickson

38 Special Circulations 399
Eileen M. Hasser, Cheryl M. Heesch, David D. Kline and M. Harold Laughlin

39 Heart Sounds and Murmurs 417
Michele Borgarelli and Jens Häggström

40 Hypertension Heart Failure and Shock 429
Scott A. Brown

41 Exercise Physiology of Terrestrial Animals 443
David C. Poole and Howard H. Erickson

Section VII: Digestion Absorption and Metabolism
(Section Editor: Jesse P. Goff)

42 Gastrointestinal Motility 467
Jesse P. Goff

43 Secretory Activities of the Gastrointestinal Tract 484
Jesse P. Goff

44 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients 502
Jesse P. Goff

45 Ruminant Digestive Physiology and Intestinal Microbiology 522
Jesse P. Goff

46 Avian Digestion 532
William O. Reece and Darrell W. Trampel

47 Disorders of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism 541
Jesse P. Goff

48 Vitamins 551
Jesse P. Goff

Section VIII: Minerals Bones and Joints
(Section Editor: Jesse P. Goff)

49 Minerals 567
Jesse P. Goff

50 Cartilage Bones and Joints 593
Jesse P. Goff

Section IX: Endocrinology Reproduction and Lactation
(Section Editor: Jesse P. Goff)

51 The Endocrine System 617
Jesse P. Goff

52 Male Reproduction in Mammals 654
William O. Reece

53 Female Reproduction in Mammals 670
William O. Reece

54 Lactation 694
Patrick J. Gorden and Leo L. Timms

55 Avian Reproduction 715
Patricia A. Johnson

Index 727

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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This fully revised new edition of the classic reference on domestic animal physiology provides detailed descriptions of animal function and dysfunction, with an emphasis on clinical relevance and pedagogical features to enhance learning.

      Trade Review

      “Overall, this book provides a fulfilling overview of the physiology knowledge required for veterinary students during their time at university and in their future career. I like the fact that it is easy to use and feel that the self-evaluation sections will be particularly welcome for veterinary students.” (Veterinary Record, 1 December 2015)

      “It is certainly a textbook worth consideration for undergraduate or professional physiology courses and those interested in the comparative aspects of physiology.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2015)



      Table of Contents

      List of Contributors vii

      Preface ix

      Acknowledgments x

      Tributes xi

      About the Companion Website xii

      Section I: Neurophysiology
      (Section Editor: Etsuro E. Uemura)

      1 Nervous Tissue 3
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      2 Electrochemical Basis of Neuronal Function 13
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      3 Synaptic Transmission 23
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      4 Somatic and Visceral Senses 32
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      5 Olfaction and Gustation 43
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      6 Auditory System 49
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      7 Visual System 57
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      8 Motor System 68
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      9 Vestibular System 79
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      10 Autonomic Nervous System 89
      Etsuro E. Uemura

      Section II: Body Fluids and Homeostasis
      (Section Editor: William O. Reece)

      11 Body Water: Properties and Functions 103
      William O. Reece

      12 The Composition and Functions of Blood 114
      William O. Reece

      13 Fundamentals of Acid–Base Balance 137
      William O. Reece

      14 Body Temperature and Its Regulation 149
      William O. Reece

      Section III: The Kidneys and Urinary System
      (Section Editor: William O. Reece)

      15 The Renal System: Structures and Function 157
      William O. Reece

      16 Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport 166
      William O. Reece

      17 Maintenance of Extracellular Fluid Hydration 173
      William O. Reece

      18 Kidney Regulation of Extracellular Volume and Electrolytes 180
      William O. Reece

      19 Micturition Characteristics of Urine and Renal Clearance 188
      William O. Reece

      20 Kidney Function in Birds 193
      William O. Reece

      Section IV: Respiration
      (Section Editor: William O. Reece)

      21 Overview of the Respiratory System 203
      William O. Reece

      22 Physical and Mechanical Aspects of Respiration 213
      William O. Reece

      23 Pulmonary Ventilation and Transport of Gases 222
      William O. Reece

      24 Regulation of Respiration 232
      William O. Reece

      25 Other Functions of the Respiratory System 239
      William O. Reece

      26 Respiration in Birds 245
      John W. Ludders

      Section V: Muscle Physiology
      (Section Editor: William O. Reece)

      27 Physiology of Skeletal Muscle 263
      William O. Reece

      28 Physiology of Smooth Muscle 274
      William O. Reece

      29 Physiology of Cardiac Muscle Muscle Adaptations and Muscle Disorders 279
      William O. Reece

      Section VI: The Cardiovascular System
      (Section Editor: Howard H. Erickson)

      30 The Heart and Vasculature: Gross Structure and Basic Properties 287
      Dean H. Riedesel and Richard L. Engen

      31 Electrophysiology of the Heart 304
      Robert F. Gilmour, Jr

      32 The Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Arrhythmias 315
      Robert F. Gilmour, Jr and N. Sydney Moïse

      33 Mechanical Activity of the Heart 327
      Dean H. Riedesel

      34 Regulation of the Heart 341
      David D. Kline, Eileen M. Hasser and Cheryl M. Heesch

      35 Control Mechanisms of the Circulatory System 352
      Cheryl M. Heesch, David D. Kline and Eileen M. Hasser

      36 Microcirculation Lymph and Edema 372
      Luis A. Martinez‐Lemus and M. Harold Laughlin

      37 Pulmonary Circulation 386
      David C. Poole and Howard H. Erickson

      38 Special Circulations 399
      Eileen M. Hasser, Cheryl M. Heesch, David D. Kline and M. Harold Laughlin

      39 Heart Sounds and Murmurs 417
      Michele Borgarelli and Jens Häggström

      40 Hypertension Heart Failure and Shock 429
      Scott A. Brown

      41 Exercise Physiology of Terrestrial Animals 443
      David C. Poole and Howard H. Erickson

      Section VII: Digestion Absorption and Metabolism
      (Section Editor: Jesse P. Goff)

      42 Gastrointestinal Motility 467
      Jesse P. Goff

      43 Secretory Activities of the Gastrointestinal Tract 484
      Jesse P. Goff

      44 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients 502
      Jesse P. Goff

      45 Ruminant Digestive Physiology and Intestinal Microbiology 522
      Jesse P. Goff

      46 Avian Digestion 532
      William O. Reece and Darrell W. Trampel

      47 Disorders of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism 541
      Jesse P. Goff

      48 Vitamins 551
      Jesse P. Goff

      Section VIII: Minerals Bones and Joints
      (Section Editor: Jesse P. Goff)

      49 Minerals 567
      Jesse P. Goff

      50 Cartilage Bones and Joints 593
      Jesse P. Goff

      Section IX: Endocrinology Reproduction and Lactation
      (Section Editor: Jesse P. Goff)

      51 The Endocrine System 617
      Jesse P. Goff

      52 Male Reproduction in Mammals 654
      William O. Reece

      53 Female Reproduction in Mammals 670
      William O. Reece

      54 Lactation 694
      Patrick J. Gorden and Leo L. Timms

      55 Avian Reproduction 715
      Patricia A. Johnson

      Index 727

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