Frandson R. - Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Frandson R.

ISBN: 9780781733588
Vydavatelství: Blackwell
Rok vydání: 2003
Dostupnost: Na objednávku

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This latest edition upholds its strong reputation for clarity, balanced scope, and breadth of content, placing Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals among the most widely accepted resources available to the veterinary, animal sciences, agriculture, or veterinary technician student.

Highlights of the Sixth Edition include:

  • New chapter on body defenses, including practical information on vaccination
  • Important species differentiation, with primary attention given to the horse and cow, but also descriptions between the sheep, goat, and hog.
  • Increased emphasis on the cellular and molecular mechanisms in the physiological processes, with explanation of the relationships between mechanisms and phenomena that can be observed in intact animals.
  • Revised artwork, including nearly 100 new and original line drawings

The Sixth Edition also provides a number of features designed to make student learning, comprehension, and reference e more efficient. Clinical extracts, especially useful in the clinical setting, are highlighted in blue throughout the text. Plus, a glossary of commonly used abbreviations is included in the appendix. Technical terms not found in a standard college dictionary are also defined within the text.

The student will appreciate the simplicity and efficiency of the Sixth Edition, as well as its comprehensive range of content. This informative text is bound to serve as a useful resource well beyond the classroom.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.
Chapter 2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell.
Chapter 3. Embryology.
Chapter 4. The Skeletal System.
Chapter 5. Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone.
Chapter 6. Joints.
Chapter 7. Anatomy of the Muscular System
Chapter 8. Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle.
Chapter 9. Anatomy of the Nervous System.
Chapter 10. Physiology of the Nervous System.
Chapter 11. Sense organs.
Chapter 12. Endocrinology.
Chapter 13. The Integument.
Chapter 14. Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot of the Horse.
Chapter 15. Blood and Other Body Fluids.
Chapter 16. Body Defense and the Immune System.
Chapter 17. Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System.
Chapter 18. Physiology of the Heart and Circulation.
Chapter 19, The Respiratory System.
Chapter 20. Anatomy of the Digestive System.
Chapter 21. Physiology of Digestion.
Chapter 22. Nutrition and Metabolism.
Chapter 23. The Urinary System.
Chapter 24. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System.
Chapter 25. Physiology of Male Reproduction.
Chapter 26. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System.
Chapter 27. The Ovary and Estrous Cycles.
Chapter 28. Pregnancy and Parturition.
Chapter 29. Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammary Glands.
Appendices.
Bibliography.
Index.


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