Frandson, R. D.

Anatomy and physiology of farm animals / Rowan D. Frandson, W. Lee Wilke, Anna Dee Fails. - 7th edition - Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, c2009. - xiii, 512 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Descriptive Terms Useful in the Study of Anatomy
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
Neurulation
Differentiation of Other Tissues

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
Types of Muscle Tissue
Functions of the Muscular System
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: MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF MUSCLE
Skeletal Muscle
Smooth Muscle
Cardiac Muscle

Chapter 9: ANATOMY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Microscopic Neuroanatomy
Embryology
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System

Chapter 10: PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
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 11: SENSE ORGANS
Sensory Receptors
Somatosensation
Visceral Sensations
Chemical Senses
Hearing and Balance
Vision

Chapter 12: 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 13: THE INTEGUMENT
Integument
Skin
Adnexa of the Skin
Modified Epidermis
Coat Color in Horses
Wool

Chapter 14: THE EQUINE FOOT AND PASSIVE STAY APPARATUS
Structure of the Foot
Function
Stay Apparatus

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
Immunoglobulin's
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
Nonruminant Stomach
Ruminant Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Peritoneal Features
Accessory Digestive Organs

Chapter 21: PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION
Pregastric Physiology
Ruminant Fore stomach
Gastric Physiology
Physiology of the Small Intestine, Exocrine
Pancreas, and Liver
Physiology of the Cecum and Colon
Rectum and Defecation

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 Swine
Mammary Glands of Sheep and Goats
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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Veterinary anatomy.
Veterinary physiology.
Anatomy, Veterinary.
Animals, Domestic--physiology.

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