Full Description
Understanding the normal functions of the body is essential for successful veterinary practice and for understanding the mechanisms of disease. The 5th edition of Textbook of Veterinary Physiology approaches this vast subject in a practical, user-friendly way that helps you understand how key concepts relate to clinical practice. From cell physiology to body system function to homeostasis and immune function, this comprehensive text gives you the solid foundation you need to provide effective veterinary care. Clinical Correlations boxes present case studies that illustrate how to apply physiology principles and concepts to the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary patients.Key Points at the beginning of each chapter introduce new concepts and help you prepare for exams.Practice questions at the end of each chapter test your understanding of what you've just read and provide valuable review for exams.Full-color format highlights helpful information and enhances learning with a wealth of illustrations that visually depict specific functions and conditions.Expanded resources on the companion Evolve website include state-of-the-art 3D animations, practice questions, a glossary, and additional Clinical Correlations not found in the text.
Contents
Section IChapter 1: The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Physiological RegulationChapter 2: Cancer: a Disease of Cellular Proliferation, Life Span, and DeathSection II: NeurophysiologyChapter 3: Introduction to the Nervous SystemChapter 4: The NeuronChapter 5: The SynapseChapter 6: The Physiology of MuscleChapter 7: The Concept of a Re?exChapter 8: Skeletal Muscle Receptor OrgansChapter 9: The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their MalfunctionChapter 10: The Central Control of MovementChapter 11: The Vestibular SystemChapter 12: The CerebellumChapter 13: The Autonomic Nervous SystemChapter 14: The Visual SystemChapter 15: Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain BarrierChapter 16: The Electroencephalogram and Sensory-Evoked PotentialsChapter 17: HearingSection III: Cardiovascular PhysiologyChapter 18: Overview of Cardiovascular FunctionChapter 19: Electrical Activity of the HeartChapter 20: The ElectrocardiogramChapter 21: The Heart as a PumpChapter 22: The Systemic and Pulmonary CirculationsChapter 23: Capillaries and Fluid ExchangeChapter 24: Local Control of Blood FlowChapter 25: Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood VolumeChapter 26: Integrated Cardiovascular ResponsesSection IV: Physiology of the Gastrointestinal TractChapter 27: Regulation of the Gastrointestinal Functions Chapter 28: Movements of the Gastrointestinal TractChapter 29: Secretions of the Gastrointestinal TractChapter 30: Digestion and Absorption: The Nonfermentative ProcessesChapter 31: Digestion: The Fermentative ProcessesChapter 32: Postabsorptive Nutrient UtilizationSection V: EndocrinologyChapter 33: The Endocrine SystemChapter 34: Endocrine Glands and Their FunctionSection VI: Reproduction and LactationChapter 35: Control of Gonadal and Gamete DevelopmentChapter 36: Control of Ovulation and the Corpus LuteumChapter 37: Reproductive CyclesChapter 38: Pregnancy and ParturitionChapter 39: The Mammary GlandChapter 40: Reproductive Physiology of the MaleSection VII: Renal PhysiologyChapter 41: Glomerular FiltrationChapter 42: Solute ReabsorptionChapter 43: Water BalanceChapter 44: Acid-Base BalanceSection VIII: Respiratory FunctionChapter 45: Overview of Respiratory Function: Ventilation of the LungChapter 46: Pulmonary Blood FlowChapter 47: Gas ExchangeChapter 48: Gas Transport in the BloodChapter 49: Control of VentilationChapter 50: Nonrespiratory Functions of the LungSection IX: HomeostasisChapter 51: Fetal and Neonatal Oxygen TransportChapter 52: Acid-Base HomeostasisChapter 53: ThermoregulationSection X: The Immune SystemChapter 54: Antigens and Innate ImmunityChapter 55: The Speci?c Immune Response: Acquired Immunity
