A Text Book Of Animal Physiology

Published by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press.

This Comprehensive, Fully Updated Text Describes The Essential Concepts Of Animal Physiology And Related Biochemistry For Students Of Biology And Related Disciplines. In Terms Of Presentation And Contents, The Book Offers Relevant Fundamentals Of Physiology And Animal Behaviour Under Diverse Conditions. The Text Will Certainly Satisfy The Needs Of Students Of Biology, Home Science And Animal Husbandry.Key Features * Covers Physiology Of Organ Systems Of Animals, Including Human And Mammalian Physiology. * Surveys Functional Specialisation Of Organisms And Their Survival Ability Under Environmental Stresses. * Explains Criteria Of Physiological Variations Among Organisms Living In Diverse Habitats. * New Coverage On Animal Calorimetry To Explain Energy Requirements Of Animals. * In Depth Coverage Of Membrane Physiology. * A New Chapter On Physiological Disorders Emanating From Organellar Malfunctions And Genetic Disabilities.

This truly comparative text takes a fundamental, biophysical approach toward animal physiology. Students majoring in zoology, biology, or premedicine will study animals ranging from simple invertebrates and protozoans to complex multicellular invertebrates and vertebrates. Emphasis on evolution shows the progressive changes, modifications, and developments of physiological systems from simple to complex animals. Comparisons show the similarities and differences in how animals function, but stress fundamentally similar adaptations in very different animals.

This well-illustrated, authoritative text introduces students to the principles and concepts of physiology that are essential to the study and practice of veterinary medicine. Coverage of physiopathology, in addition to clinical problem-solving techniques, makes this resource uniquely relevant to practice. Clinical correlation boxes in each chapter include history and background information on topics in physiology. Cases present realistic situations that show theory in practice and reinforce students' understanding of each topic. The organization by body system follows a logical progression and makes it easy to refer to specific information. User friendly style of writing to make it easy for students to read Clinical correlations appear at the end of each chapter - shows how physiology is applied to diagnosis and management Practice questions and answers at the end of chapters Chapter outlines help the reader survey vital information Organised by Body System for easy reference to data Topics have been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current the latest developments and understanding.