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Textbook of veterinary physiology / [edited by] James G. Cunningham.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : W.B. Saunders Co., c2002.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xiii, 575 p. : ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780721689944 :
  • 0721689949
Other title:
  • Veterinary physiology
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 636.0892 CUN
LOC classification:
  • SF768
Incomplete contents:
Section 1.The cell -- Chapter 1.The molecular and cellular bases of physiologic regulatio -- Section II.Neurophysiology -- Chapter 3.The neuron -- Chapter 4.The neuromuscular synapse -- Chapter 5.The physiology of muscle -- Chapter 6.The concept of a reflex -- Chapter 8.The concept of lower and upper motor neurons and their malfunction -- Chapter 9.The brain\'s control of posture and locomotion -- Chapter 10.The vestibular systems -- Chapter 11.The cerebellum -- Chapter 12.The autonomic nervous system and adnrenal medulla -- Chapter 13.The visual system -- Chapter 14.Cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier -- Chapter 15.The electroencephalogram and sensory evoked potentials -- Chapter 16.Hearing -- Section III.Cardiovascular physiology -- Chapter 17.Overview of cardiovascular function -- Chapter 18.Electrical activity of the heart -- Chapter 19.The electrocardiogram -- Chapter 20.The heart as a pump -- Chapter 21.The systemic and pulmonary circulations -- Chapter 22.Capillaries and fluid exchange -- Chapter 23.Local control of blood flow -- Chapter 24.Neural and hormonal control of blood pressure and blood volume -- Chapter 25.Integrated cardivascular responses -- Section IV.Gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism -- Chapter 26.Regulation of gastrointestinal function -- Chapter 27.Movements of the gastrointestinal tracts -- Chapter 28.Sectretions of the digestive tract -- Chapter 29.Digestion and absorptionL the nonfermentative processes -- Chapter 30.Digestion: the fermentative processes -- Chapter 31.Postabsorptive nutrient utilization -- Section V.Endocrinology -- Chapter 32.The endocrine system -- Chapter 33.Endocrine glands and their function -- Secton VI.Reproduction and lactation -- Chapter 34.Control of gonadal and gamete development -- Chapter 35.Control of ovulaton and the corpus luteum -- Chapter36.Reproductive cycles -- Chapter 37.Pregnancy and parturition -- Chapter 38.The mammary gland -- Chapter 39.Reproductive physiology of the male -- Section VII.Renal physiology of the male -- Section VII.Renal physiology -- Chapter 40.Glomerular filtration -- Chapter 41.Solute reabsorption -- Chapter 42.Water balance -- Chapter 43.Acid-base balance -- Section VIII.Respiratory function -- Chapter 44.Overview of respiratory function: ventilation of te lung -- Chapter 45.Pulmonary blood flow -- Chapter 46.Gas exchange -- Chapter 47.Gas transport in the blood -- Chapter 48.Control of ventilation -- Chapter 49.Nonrespiratory fuctions of lung -- Section IX.Hoeostasis -- Chapter 50.Fetal and neonatal oxygen transport -- Chapter 51.Acid-based homeostasis -- Chapter 52.Thermoregulation.
Summary: Aims to introduce students to the principles and concepts of physiology that are pertinent to the practice of veterinary medicine. This title covers physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, and facilitates students in understanding each topics, with the help of clinical correlation boxes.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 636.0892 CUN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 201642

Previous ed.: 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1.The cell -- Chapter 1.The molecular and cellular bases of physiologic regulatio -- Section II.Neurophysiology -- Chapter 3.The neuron -- Chapter 4.The neuromuscular synapse -- Chapter 5.The physiology of muscle -- Chapter 6.The concept of a reflex -- Chapter 8.The concept of lower and upper motor neurons and their malfunction -- Chapter 9.The brain\'s control of posture and locomotion -- Chapter 10.The vestibular systems -- Chapter 11.The cerebellum -- Chapter 12.The autonomic nervous system and adnrenal medulla -- Chapter 13.The visual system -- Chapter 14.Cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier -- Chapter 15.The electroencephalogram and sensory evoked potentials -- Chapter 16.Hearing -- Section III.Cardiovascular physiology -- Chapter 17.Overview of cardiovascular function -- Chapter 18.Electrical activity of the heart -- Chapter 19.The electrocardiogram -- Chapter 20.The heart as a pump -- Chapter 21.The systemic and pulmonary circulations -- Chapter 22.Capillaries and fluid exchange -- Chapter 23.Local control of blood flow -- Chapter 24.Neural and hormonal control of blood pressure and blood volume -- Chapter 25.Integrated cardivascular responses -- Section IV.Gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism -- Chapter 26.Regulation of gastrointestinal function -- Chapter 27.Movements of the gastrointestinal tracts -- Chapter 28.Sectretions of the digestive tract -- Chapter 29.Digestion and absorptionL the nonfermentative processes -- Chapter 30.Digestion: the fermentative processes -- Chapter 31.Postabsorptive nutrient utilization -- Section V.Endocrinology -- Chapter 32.The endocrine system -- Chapter 33.Endocrine glands and their function -- Secton VI.Reproduction and lactation -- Chapter 34.Control of gonadal and gamete development -- Chapter 35.Control of ovulaton and the corpus luteum -- Chapter36.Reproductive cycles -- Chapter 37.Pregnancy and parturition -- Chapter 38.The mammary gland -- Chapter 39.Reproductive physiology of the male -- Section VII.Renal physiology of the male -- Section VII.Renal physiology -- Chapter 40.Glomerular filtration -- Chapter 41.Solute reabsorption -- Chapter 42.Water balance -- Chapter 43.Acid-base balance -- Section VIII.Respiratory function -- Chapter 44.Overview of respiratory function: ventilation of te lung -- Chapter 45.Pulmonary blood flow -- Chapter 46.Gas exchange -- Chapter 47.Gas transport in the blood -- Chapter 48.Control of ventilation -- Chapter 49.Nonrespiratory fuctions of lung -- Section IX.Hoeostasis -- Chapter 50.Fetal and neonatal oxygen transport -- Chapter 51.Acid-based homeostasis -- Chapter 52.Thermoregulation.

Aims to introduce students to the principles and concepts of physiology that are pertinent to the practice of veterinary medicine. This title covers physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, and facilitates students in understanding each topics, with the help of clinical correlation boxes.

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