Dukes′ Physiology of Domestic Animals (13th Ed.)

Coordinator: Reece William O.

Language: English
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This fully revised new edition of the classic reference on domestic animal physiology provides detailed descriptions of animal function and dysfunction, with an emphasis on clinical relevance and pedagogical features to enhance learning.
• Presents in–depth, comprehensive descriptions of domestic animal function and dysfunction
• Emphasizes clinical relevance, with clinical correlations, notes of relevance, and self–assessment questions featuring situations likely to be faced in practice
• Offers pedagogical features, including chapter outlines and introductions, key terms throughout the book, additional images, questions to enhance learning, and self–assessment exercises
• Distills the most useful information for ease of use, with improved continuity and reduced repetition
• Includes a companion website offering review questions and answers and the figures from the book in PowerPoint.

Chapter 1: Nervous Tissue. Chapter 2: Electrochemical Basis of Neuronal Function. Chapter 3: Synaptic Transmission. Chapter 4: Somatic and Visceral Senses. Chapter 5: Olfaction and Gustation. Chapter 6: Auditory System. Chapter 7: Visual System. Chapter 8: Motor System. Chapter 9: Vestibular System. Chapter 10: Autonomic Nervous System. Section II: Body Fluids and Homeostasis. Chapter 11: Body Water: Properties and Functions. Chapter 12: The Composition and Functions of Blood. Chapter 13: Fundamentals of Acid–Base Balance. Chapter 14: Body Temperature and Its Regulation. Section III: The Kidneys and Urinary System. Chapter 15: The Renal System: Structures and Function. Chapter 16: Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport. Chapter 17: Maintenance of Extracellular Fluid Hydration. Chapter 18: Kidney Regulation of Extracellular Volume and Electrolytes. Chapter 19: Micturition, Characteristics of Urine, and Renal Clearance. Chapter 20: Kidney Function in Birds. Section IV: Respiration. Chapter 21: Overview of the Respiratory System. Chapter 22: Physical and Mechanical Aspects of Respiration.Chapter 23: Pulmonary Ventilation and Transport of Gases. Chapter 24: Regulation of Respiration. Chapter 25: Other Functions of the Respiratory System. Chapter 26: Respiration in Birds. Section V: Muscle Physiology. Chapter 27: Physiology of Skeletal Muscle. Chapter 28: Physiology of Smooth Muscle. Chapter 29: Physiology of Cardiac Muscle, Muscle Adaptations and Disorders. Section VI: The Cardiovascular System. Chapter 30: The Heart: Gross Structures and Basic Properties. Chapter 31: Electrophysiology of the Heart. Chapter 32: The Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Arrhythmias. Chapter 33: Mechanical Activity of the Heart. Chapter 34: Regulation of the Heart. Chapter 35: Control Mechanisms of the Circulatory System. Chapter 36: Microcirculation. Chapter 37: Pulmonary Circulation. Chapter 38: Special Circulations. Chapter 39: Heart Sounds and Murmurs. Chapter 40: Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Shock. Chapter 41: Exercise Physiology of Terrestrial Animals. Section VII: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism. Chapter 42: Gastrointestinal Motility. Chapter 43: Secretions of Gastrointestinal Tract and Accessory Organs. Chapter 44: Digestion and Absorption. Chapter 45: Ruminant Digestion and Intestinal Microbiology. Chapter 46: Avian Digestion. Chapter 47: Disorders of Carbohydrates and Fat Metabolism. Chapter 48: Vitamins. Section VIII: Minerals, Bones, and Joints. Chapter 49: Minerals. Chapter 50: Bones and Joints. Section IX: Endocrinology, Reproduction, and Lactation. Chapter 51: Endocrinology. Chapter 52: Male Reproduction in Mammals. Chapter 53: Female Reproduction in Mammals. Chapter 54: Lactation. Chapter 55: Avian Reproduction.

William O. Reece, DVM, PhD, is University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.

Howard Erickson, DVM, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Physiology in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.

Jesse P. Goff, DVM, PhD, is Professor and Anderson Chair in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa, USA.

Etsuro E. Uemura, DVM, MS, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.