Anatomy and physiology are key foundational areas of study for animal science students and professionals. Understanding these guiding principles will provide students with a better understanding of complex make-up of domestic animals and continued success in further study in this field. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals provides a thorough, systems-based introduction to anatomy and physiology of a wide range of domestic animal species.
This book is organized in a logical user-friendly format. The opening chapters cover the fundamentals of cellular structure and function. Proceeding chapters take a system-based approach to introduce the reader to key physiological systems ranging from the the integumentary system to the digestive system. The closing chapters focus on physiological and anatomical aspects of lactation and reproduction in domestic animals. Each chapter is highly illustrated to provide useful examples of concepts discussed.
It is written by two leading animal science researchers and istructors with decades of combined experience in the field. The broad coverage and abundant illustrations will provide students with a much-needed basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Key Features
- Covers anatomy and physiology of domestic animals from the cellular to the systems level
- Provides a fundamental information that will aid in further study of animal science
- Includes full color illustrations to facilitate understanding of complex concepts
Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.
- Chapter 2: The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator.
- Chapter 3. Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology.
- Chapter 4. Tissue Structure and Organization.
- Chapter 5. Integumentary System.
- Chapter 6. Bone and Skeletal System.
- Chapter 7. Muscular System.
- Chapter 8. Introduction to the Nervous System.
- Chapter 9. Central Nervous System.
- Chapter 10. Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System.
- Chapter 11. Special Senses.
- Chapter 12. Endocrine System.
- Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System.
- Chapter 14. Respiratory System.
- Chapter 15. Immunity.
- Chapter 16. Urinary System.
- Chapter 17. Digestive System.
- Chapter 18. Lactation and Animal Agriculture.
- Chapter 19. Reproduction.
- Glossary.
- Index.
About the Authors
- R. Michael Akers, Ph.D., is the Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and Department Head of Dairy Science. He has received numerous university and professional society awards for research excellence including the Young Scientist, Borden, and Pharmacia and Upjohn Physiology Awards from the American Dairy Science Association and the Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science.
- D. Michael Denbow, Ph.D., is a professor of Animal Science at Virginia Tech and has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching including Purina Mills Award for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Award of Merit, National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, and the W.E. Wine Award for Excellence in Teaching from Virginia Tech.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 624 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (©2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0813803292
- ISBN-13: 978-0813803296
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches
- List price: $93.50