Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

Bradley Klein, PhD, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, USA

Understanding the normal functions of the body is essential for successful veterinary practice and for understanding the mechanisms of disease. The 5th edition of Textbook of Veterinary Physiology approaches this vast subject in a practical, user-friendly way that helps you understand how key concepts relate to clinical practice. From cell physiology to body system function to homeostasis and immune function, this comprehensive text gives you the solid foundation you need to provide effective veterinary care.

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Hardbound, 624 Pages

Published: July 2012

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4377-2361-8

Section I: The Cell
Chapter 1: The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Physiological Regulation
Chapter 2: Cancer: a Disease of Cellular Proliferation, Life Span, and Death

Section II: Neurophysiology
Chapter 3: Introduction to the Nervous System
Chapter 4: The Neuron
Chapter 5: The Synapse
Chapter 6: The Physiology of Muscle
Chapter 7: The Concept of a Reflex
Chapter 8: Skeletal Muscle Receptor Organs
Chapter 9: The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction
Chapter 10: The Central Control of Movement
Chapter 11: The Vestibular System
Chapter 12: The Cerebellum
Chapter 13: The Autonomic Nervous System
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: Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 27: Regulation of the Gastrointestinal Functions
Chapter 28: Movements of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 29: Secretions of the Gastrointestinal 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: The Immune System
Chapter 54: Antigens and Innate Immunity
Chapter 55: The Specific Immune Response: Acquired Immunity

Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

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