Anatomy and physiology of farm animals. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Anna Dee Fails, Christianne Magee.
• Authors: Fails, Anna Dee; Magee, Christianne, 1980-
• Contents: Acknowledgment About the Companion Website Chapter 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Anatomical Nomenclature, Directional Terms, and Planes of Section Microscopic Anatomy: Animal Cells and Tissues Epithelial Tissues Connective Tissues Muscle Tissue Nervous Tissue The General Plan of the Animal Body Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell Properties of Life Chemical Composition of the Cell Water Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Inorganic Substances Acids, Bases and pH Microscopic Study of the Cell Light Microscopy Electron Microscopy The Cell Membrane Structure of the Membrane Intercellular Contact and Adhesion Transport Across Cell Membranes Simple and Facilitated Diffusion Osmosis Active Transport Membrane Potentials and Excitable Cells Resting Membrane Potential Excitable Cells and Action Potentials Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Signaling Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic Organelles Cytoplasm The Golgi Apparatus The Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes Mitochondria Lysosomes Other Structures Nucleus Structure of the Nucleus DNA and DNA Replication RNA: Transcription and Translation Biotechnology Cell Division Mitosis Meiosis Regulation of Cell Growth and Replication Chapter 3 Embryology Development of Germ Layers Principles of Differentiation Neurulation Mesodermal Differentiation Teratogenesis Chapter 4 The Skeletal System Functions of Bones Terminology Classification of Bones According to Gross Appearance Axial Skeleton Skull Vertebral Column Sternum and Ribs Appendicular Skeleton Thoracic Limbs Pelvic Limbs Chapter 5 Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone Microscopic Anatomy and Formation of Bone Ossification Endochondral (Intracartilaginous) Ossification Intramembranous Ossification Physiology of Bone Bone Mechanics and Remodeling Calcium of Bone Fractures and Fracture Healing Other Pathologic Conditions Chapter 6 Joints Classification of Joints Fibrous Joints Cartilaginous Joints Synovial Joints Other Synovial Structures Movements of Joints Types of Synovial Joints Joints of the Axial Skeleton Joints of the Appendicular Skeleton Joints of the Thoracic Limb Joints of the Pelvic Limb Pathology of Joints and Related Structures Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Muscular System Types of Muscle Tissue Skeletal Muscle Organization Muscle Attachments Functional Grouping of Muscles Synovial Structures Muscles of the Thoracic Limb Extrinsic Muscles of the Thoracic Limb Muscles Acting on the Shoulder Joint Muscles Acting on the Elbow Muscles Acting on the Distal Limb Muscles of the Pelvic Limb Muscles Acting on the Hip Joint Muscles Acting on the Stifle Muscles Acting on the Distal Limb Muscles of the Head Muscles of Mastication Muscles of Facial Expression Other Muscles of the Head Muscles of the Trunk and Neck Extensors of the Vertebral Column Flexors of the Vertebral Column Abdominal Muscles Muscles of Respiration Chapter 8 The Equine Foot and Passive Stay Apparatus Structure of the Foot Bones and Cartilages Cornified Tissues Tendons Ligaments Synovial Structures Function Concussion and Storage of Energy Stay Apparatus Thoracic Limb Pelvic Limb Chapter 9 Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Skeletal Muscle Structure Excitation, Contraction, and Relaxation Strength of Contraction Drugs That Affect Skeletal Muscle Function Types of Muscle Contraction Smooth Muscle Structure Stress–Relaxation Contraction and Relaxation Role and Sources of Calcium Action Potentials and Slow Waves Autonomic Innervation Cardiac Muscle Excitation and Contraction Cardiac Hypertrophy Chapter 10 Anatomy of the Nervous System Microscopic Neuroanatomy Embryology Central Nervous System Brain Meninges Spinal Cord Peripheral Nervous System Spinal Nerves Cranial Nerves Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System Enteric Nervous System Chapter 11 Physiology of the Nervous System Functional Regions of the Neuron Physiology of the Nerve Impulse Conduction Velocity and Myelination Synaptic Transmission Neurotransmitters Neural Control of Skeletal Muscle Reflexes Involving Skeletal Muscle Contraction Voluntary Movement Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System Regulation of Autonomic Nervous System Activity Autonomic Neurotransmitters and Their Receptors Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System Chapter 12 Sense Organs Sensory Receptors Somatosensation Pain Proprioception Touch Visceral Sensations Chemical Senses Gustation Olfaction Hearing and Balance External Ear Middle Ear Internal Ear Physiology of Hearing Mechanisms of Balance Vision Ocular Adnexa Globe Lens Visual Field and Light Path Visual Pathways of the Brain Chapter 13 Endocrinology Hormones and Their Receptors Chemical Classes of Hormones Eicosanoids Hormone Receptors Cellular Effects of Peptide Hormones Cellular Effects of Steroid and Thyroid Hormones Negative and Positive Feedback Regulation Hypothalamopituitary Axis Hormones of the Neurohypophysis Hormones of the Adenohypophysis Growth Hormone Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Other Endocrine Glands Parathyroid Glands Pancreatic Islets Epiphysis (Pineal Gland) Chapter 14 The Integument Integument Skin Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Adnexa of the Skin Hair Glands Modified Epidermis Hooves Horns Dewclaws Chestnuts and Ergots Coat Color in Horses Wool Chapter 15 Blood and Other Body Fluids Blood Formed Elements of Blood and Hematopoi
• Edition: Eighth edition
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 636.0891; Veterinary anatomy; Veterinary physiology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119239765; 1119239761
• Related ISBNs: 9781119239710
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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