Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals 8e

 

Description:

Revised and updated, the eighth edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals remains the essential resource for detailed information on farm animal anatomy and physiology.  

Offers a revised edition to this comprehensive guide to the anatomy and physiology of farm animals

Presents learning objectives in each chapter for the first time

Adds new material on endocrine and metabolic regulation of growth and body composition

Features additional illustrations to enhance comprehension

Includes a companion website that offers supplemental content, including word roots, clinical cases, study and practice questions, the images from the book and additional images, diagrams, and videos to enhance learning.

 

Table of Contents:

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomical Nomenclature, Directional Terms, and Planes of Section

Microscopic Anatomy: Animal Cells and Tissues

The General Plan of the Animal Body

Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell

Properties of Life

Chemical Composition of the Cell

Microscopic Study of the Cell

The Cell Membrane

Transport Across Cell Membranes

Membrane Potentials and Excitable Cells

Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Signaling

Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic Organelles

Nucleus

Cell Division

Regulation of Cell Growth and Replication

Chapter 3: Embryology

Development of Germ Layers

Principles of Differentiation

Neurulation

Mesodermal Differentiation

Teratogenesis

Chapter 4: The Skeletal System

Functions of Bones

Terminology

Classification of Bones According to Gross Appearance

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Chapter 5: Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone

Microscopic Anatomy and Formation of Bone

Ossification

Physiology of Bone

Fractures and Fracture Healing

Other Pathologic Conditions

Chapter 6: Joints

Classification of Joints

Movements of Joints

Types of Synovial Joints

Joints of the Axial Skeleton

Joints of the Appendicular Skeleton

Pathology of Joints and Related Structures

Chapter 7: Anatomy of the Muscular System

Anatomical Nomenclature of Muscles

Types of Muscle Tissue

Skeletal Muscle Organization

Muscles of the Thoracic Limb

Muscles of the Pelvic Limb

Muscles of the Head

Muscles of the Trunk and Neck

Chapter 8: The Equine Foot and Passive Stay Apparatus

Structure of the Foot

Function

Stay Apparatus

Chapter 9: Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle

Skeletal Muscle

Smooth Muscle

Cardiac Muscle

Chapter 10: Anatomy of the Nervous System

Microscopic Neuroanatomy

Embryology

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

Enteric Nervous System

Chapter 11: Physiology of the Nervous System

Functional Regions of the Neuron

Physiology of the Nerve Impulse

Synaptic Transmission

Neurotransmitters

Neural Control of Skeletal Muscle

Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System

Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System

Chapter 12: Sense Organs

Sensory Receptors

Somatosensation

Visceral Sensations

Chemical Senses

Hearing and Balance

Vision

Chapter 13: Endocrinology

Hormones and Their Receptors

Cellular Effects of Peptide Hormones

Cellular Effects of Steroid and Thyroid Hormones

Negative and Positive Feedback Regulation

Hypothalamopituitary Axis

Hormones of the Neurohypophysis

Hormones of the Adenohypophysis

Other Endocrine Glands

Chapter 14: The Integument

Integument

Skin

Adnexa of the Skin

Modified Epidermis

Coat Color in Horses

Wool

Chapter 15: Blood and Other Body Fluids

Blood

Plasma and Serum

Blood pH

Hemostasis and Coagulation

Lymph

Serous Fluids

Chapter 16: Body Defenses and the Immune System

Nonspecific Defenses

Specific Immune Response

B Lymphocytes

Immunoglobulins

T Cells and Cell‐Mediated Immunity

Lymphocyte Origin, Development, and Residence

Active and Passive Immunities

Immunological Surveillance

Lymphatic System

Chapter 17: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

Heart

Vessels

Pulmonary Circulation

Systemic Circulation

Veins

Fetal Circulation

Chapter 18: Physiology of the Heart and Circulation

Basic Design and Function of the Cardiovascular System

Cardiac Cycle

Electrical Activity of the Heart

Cardiac Output and Its Regulation

Structure and Function of Blood Vessels

Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure and Blood Volume

Cardiovascular Function During Exercise and Hypovolemia

Chapter 19: The Respiratory System

Upper Respiratory Tract

Thorax

Physiology of Respiration

Chapter 20: Anatomy of the Digestive System

Organization of the Digestive System

Mouth

Pharynx

Esophagus

Simple Stomach

Ruminant Stomach

Small Intestine

Large Intestine

Peritoneal Features

Accessory Digestive Organs

Chapter 21: Physiology of Digestion

Pregastric Physiology

Ruminant Forestomach

Gastric Physiology

Physiology of the Small Intestine, Exocrine Pancreas, and Liver

Physiology of the Cecum and Colon

Rectum and Defecation

Neuroendocrine Control of Feeding

Chapter 22: Nutrition and Metabolism

Nutrition

Metabolism

Chapter 23: The Urinary System

Anatomy of the Kidney

Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra

Micturition

Overview of Function and Histology of the Kidneys

Glomerular Filtration

Proximal Tubule Transport

Concentration and Dilution of Urine: Role of the Loop of Henle and Collecting Duct Transport

Sodium, Potassium, and Aldosterone

Urine Acidification

Regulation of Acid‐Base Balance

Chapter 24: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System

Testis

Epididymis

Ductus Deferens

Scrotum

Inguinal Canal

Descent of the Testis

Castration

Accessory Sex Glands

Penis

Prepuce

Muscles of the Male Genitalia

Blood and Nerve Supply of the Male Genitalia

Chapter 25: Physiology of Male Reproduction

Seminiferous Tubules and Spermatogenesis

Epididymis

Semen and Semen Technology

Hormones of Male Reproduction

Erection and Ejaculation

Chapter 26: Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

Ovaries

Uterine Tubes

Uterus

Vagina

Vestibule and Vulva

Blood and Nerve Supply of the Female Reproductive Tract

Chapter 27: The Ovary and Estrous Cycles

Oogenesis

Ovulation

Corpus Luteum

Phases of the Estrous Cycle

Specifics of Selected Estrous Cycles

Chapter 28: Pregnancy and Parturition

Fertilization

Implantation and Placentation

Hormones of Pregnancy

Pregnancy Diagnosis

Parturition

Fetal Presentations and Delivery

Dystocia

Chapter 29: Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammary Glands

Mammary Glands of the Cow

Microscopic Anatomy of the Mammary Gland

Mammary Glands of Sheep and Goats

Mammary Glands of Swine

Mammary Glands of the Horse

Physiology of Lactation

Chapter 30: Poultry

Integument

Body Design

Skeleton and Bone

Musculature

Gastrointestinal System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Sex Chromosomes

Reproduction and Photoperiods

Appendix: Abbreviations

Bibliography

Index

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An aparitie	26 Jun. 2018
Autor	Anna Dee Fails , Christianne Magee
Dimensiuni	18.54 x 3.05 x 25.4 cm
Editura	Wiley
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9781119239710
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	592