Now with full-color illustrations, this easy-to-follow text takes the vast subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. It includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for any practice. The book's logical, body-system organization makes it easy to find specific information. This edition includes a new chapter on cancer and a new section on the immune system.
Key Features
- Expanded information on diabetes mellitus includes the culmination of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and dietary management of Type 2 diabetes in cats.
- Clinical Correlations boxes - increased by 25% in this edition - show how principles and concepts of physiology may be applied to the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary patients.
- Summaries of essential points open each chapter, introducing new concepts and helping you prepare for examinations.
- Practice questions on the Evolve website make it easy to review for examinations or practice by taking sample exams.
New to this edition
- Cancer and Cell Cycle Control chapter describes the malfunction of the cell involved in neoplasia, essential background to diagnosing and treating cancer in pets.
- Immune Function section covers the normal function of the immune system and how it may be affected by autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders, leading to several types of diseases.
Contents
Section I The Cell
- Chapter 1 The Molecular and Cellular Bases of Physiologic Regulation
- Chapter 2 Cancer and Cell Cycle Control
Section II Neurophysiology
- Chapter 3 Introduction to the Neuromuscular System
- Chapter 4 The Neuron
- Chapter 5 The Neuromuscluar Synapse
- Chapter 6 The Physiology of Muscle
- Chapter 7 The Concept of a Reflex
- Chapter 8 Skeletal Muscle Stretch Receptors
- Chapter 9 The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction
- Chapter 10 The Brain’s Control of Posture and Locomotion
- Chapter 11 The Vestibular System
- Chapter 12 The Cerebellum
- Chapter 13 The Autonomic Nervous System and Adrenal Medulla
- Chapter 14 The Visual System
- Chapter 15 Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain Barrier
- Chapter 16 The Electroencephalogram and Sensory Evoked Potentials
- Chapter 17 Hearing
Section III Cardiovascular Physiology
- Chapter 18 Overview of Cardiovascular Function
- Chapter 19 Electrical Activity of the Heart
- Chapter 20 The Electrocardiogram
- Chapter 21 The Heart as a Pump
- Chapter 22 The Systemic and Pulmonary Circulations
- Chapter 23 Capillaries and Fluid Exchange
- Chapter 24 Local Control of Blood Flow
- Chapter 25 Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume
- Chapter 26 Integrated Cardiovascular Responses
Section IV Gastrointestinal Physiology and Metabolism
- Chapter 27 Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function
- Chapter 28 Movements of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Chapter 29 Secretions of the Digestive Tract
- Chapter 30 Digestion and Absorption: The Nonfermentative Processes
- Chapter 31 Digestion: The Fermentative Processes
- Chapter 32 Postabsorptive Nutrient Utilization
Section V Endocrinology
- Chapter 33 The Endocrine System
- Chapter 34 Endocrine Glands and Their Function
Section VI Reproduction and Lactation
- Chapter 35 Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development
- Chapter 36 Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum
- Chapter 37 Reproductive Cycles
- Chapter 38 Pregnancy and Parturition
- Chapter 39 The Mammary Gland
- Chapter 40 Reproductive Physiology of the Male
Section VII Renal Physiology
- Chapter 41 Glomerular Filtration
- Chapter 42 Solute Reabsorption
- Chapter 43 Water Balance
- Chapter 44 Acid-Base Balance
Section VIII Respiratory Function
- Chapter 45 Overview of Respiratory Function: Ventilation of the Lung
- Chapter 46 Pulmonary Blood Flow
- Chapter 47 Gas Exchange
- Chapter 48 Gas Transport in the Blood
- Chapter 49 Control of Ventilation
- Chapter 50 Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
Section IX Homeostasis
- Chapter 51 Fetal and Neonatal Oxygen Transport
- Chapter 52 Acid-Base Homeostasis
- Chapter 53 Thermoregulation
Section X Immune Function
- Chapter 54 Cell, Tissue and Organ Substrates of Immune Function
- Chapter 55 Mechanisms of Innate and Acquired Immunity
About the Authors
- James G. Cunningham, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Departments of Physiology and Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
- Bradley G. Klein, PhD, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 720 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (July 10, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416036105
- ISBN-13: 978-1416036104
- Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
List Price: $113.00