Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

Av Bradley G. Klein, USA) Klein, Bradley G., MD. (Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

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Learn how to understand normal body functions before learning about the mechanisms of veterinary disease. Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology, 6^th Edition approaches this vast subject in a practical, user-friendly way that helps you grasp key concepts and learn how they relate to clinical practice. From cell physiology to body system function to homeostasis and immune function, this comprehensive text provides the solid foundation needed before advancing in the veterinary curriculum.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-03-25
Mått285 x 227 x 32 mm
Vikt1 470 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Upplaga6
FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN9780323676724

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Section I: The Cell1. The Molecular and Cellular Bases of Physiological Regulation2. Cancer: A Disease of Cellular Proliferation, Life Span, and DeathSection II: Neurophysiology3. Introduction to the Nervous System4. The Neuron5. The Synapse6. The Physiology of Muscle7. The Concept of a Reflex8. Skeletal Muscle Receptor Organs9. The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction10. The Central Control of Movement11. The Vestibular System12. The Cerebellum13. The Autonomic Nervous System 14. The Visual System15. Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain Barrier16. The Electroencephalogram and Sensory-Evoked Potentials17. HearingSection III: Cardiovascular Physiology18. Overview of Cardiovascular Function19. Electrical Activity of the Heart20. The Electrocardiogram21. The Heart as a Pump22. The Systemic and Pulmonary Circulations23. Capillaries and Fluid Exchange24. Local Control of Blood Flow25. Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume26. Integrated Cardiovascular ResponsesSection IV: Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract27. Regulation of the Gastrointestinal Functions28. Motility Patterns of the Gastrointestinal Tract29. Secretions of the Gastrointestinal Tract30. Digestion and Absorption: The Nonfermentative Processes31. Digestion: The Fermentative Processes32. Postabsorptive Nutrient UtilizationSection V: Endocrinology33. The Endocrine System34. Endocrine Glands and Their FunctionSection VI: Reproduction and Lactation35. Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development36. Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum37. Reproductive Cycles38. Pregnancy and Parturition39. The Mammary Gland40. Reproductive Physiology of the MaleSection VII: Renal Physiology41. Glomerular Filtration42. Solute Reabsorption43. Water Balance44. Acid-Base BalanceSection VIII: Respiratory Function45. Overview of Respiratory Function: Ventilation of the Lung46. Pulmonary Blood Flow47. Gas Exchange48. Gas Transport in the Blood49. Control of Ventilation50. Nonrespiratory Functions of the LungSection IX: Homeostasis51. Fetal and Neonatal Oxygen Transport52. Acid-Base Homeostasis53. ThermoregulationSection X: The Immune System54. Antigens and Innate Immunity55. The Specific Immune Response: Acquired ImmunityAppendix A: Answers to Practice Questions