TY  - BOOK
AU  - Reece,William O.
TI  - Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
SN  - 9780813814513 (pbk. : alk. paper)
U1  - 636.0892 22
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Ames, Iowa
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell
KW  - Veterinary physiology
KW  - Veterinary anatomy
KW  - Animals, Domestic
KW  - anatomy & histology
KW  - physiology
N1  - CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Basics of Structure and Function
	The Cell, Its Structure and Functions
	Energy Production
	Functions of DNA and RNA
	Embryology
	Tissues
	Directional Terms and Planes
	Body Cavities

Chapter 2 Body Water: Properties and Functions
	Physicochemical Properties of Solutions
Distribution of Body Water
Water Balance
Dehydration, Thirst, and Water Intake
Adaptation to Water Lack	


Chapter 3 Blood and Its Functions
	General Characteristics
Leukocytes
Erythrocytes
Fate of Erythrocytes
Iron Metabolism
Anemia and Polycythemia
Hemostasis: Prevention of Blood Loss
Prevention of Blood Coagulation
Tests for Blood Coagulation
Plasma and Its Composition	


Chapter 4 Nervous System
Structure of the Nervous System
Organization of the Nervous System
The Nerve Impulse and Its Transmission
Reflexes
The Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Central Nervous System Metabolism	


Chapter 5 The Sensory Organs
Classification of Sensory Receptors
Sensory Receptor Responses
Pain
Taste
Smell
Hearing and Equilibrium
Vision


Chapter 6 Endocrine System
Hormones
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Glands
Adrenal Glands
Pancreatic Gland
Prostaglandins and Their Functions	


Chapter 7 Bones, Joints, and Synovial Fluid
	General Features of the Skeleton
Bone Structure
Bone Formation
Bone Repair
Joints and Synovial Fluid	


Chapter 8 Muscle
Classification
Arrangement
Skeletal Muscle Harnessing
Microstructure of Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle Contraction
Comparison of Contraction among Muscle Types
Changes in Muscle Size	


Chapter 9 The Cardiovascular System
Heart and Pericardium
Blood Vessels
Lymphatic System
Spleen
Cardiac Contractility
Electrocardiogram
Heart Sounds
Heart Rate and Its Control
Blood Pressure
Blood Flow	
Capillary Dynamics


Chapter 10 The Respiratory System
Respiratory Apparatus
Factors Associated with Breathing
Respiratory Pressures
Pulmonary Ventilation	
Diffusion of Respiratory Gases
Oxygen Transport
Carbon Dioxide Transport
Regulation of Ventilation
Respiratory Clearance
Non-Respiratory Functions of the Respiratory System
Descriptive Terms and Pathologic Conditions
Avian Respiration


Chapter 11 The Urinary System
Gross Anatomy of the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder
The Nephron
Formation of Urine
Glomerular Filtration
Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
Countercurrent Mechanism
Concentration of Urine
Extracellular Fluid Volume Regulation
Aldosterone
Other Hormones with Kidney Association
Micturition
Characteristics of Mammalian Urine
Renal Clearance
Maintenance of Acid-Base Balance
Avian Urinary System	


Chapter 12 Digestion and Absorption
Introductory Considerations
The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
The Simple Stomach
Intestines
Accessory Organs
Composition of Foodstuffs
Pregastric Mechanical Functions
Gastrointestinal Motility
Mechanical Functions of the Stomach and Small Intestine
Mechanical Functions of the Large Intestine
Digestive Secretions
Digestion and Absorption
The Ruminant Stomach
Characteristics of Ruminant Digestion
Chemistry and Microbiology of the Rumen
Ruminant Metabolism
Avian Digestion	


Chapter 13 Body Heat and Temperature Regulation
Body Temperature
Physiologic Reponses to Heat
Physiologic Responses to Cold
Hibernation
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia	


Chapter 14 Male Reproduction
Testes and Associated Structures
Descent of the Testes
Accessory Sex Glands and Semen
Penis and Prepuce
Muscles of Male Genitalia
Blood and Nerve Supply
Spermatogenesis
Erection
Mounting and Intromission
Emission and Ejaculation
Factors Affecting Testicular Function
Reproduction in the Avian Male	


Chapter 15 Female Reproduction
Functional Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
Hormones of Female Reproduction
Ovarian Follicle Activity
Sexual Receptivity
Estrous Cycle and Related Factors
Pregnancy
Parturition
Involution of the Uterus
Reproduction in the Avian Female	
Chapter 16 Lactation
Functional Anatomy of Female Mammary Glands
Mammogenesis
Lactogenesis and Lactation
Composition of Milk
Milk Removal and Other Considerations	; Includes bibliographical references and index
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