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Informationen zum Autor The authorsAnna Dee Fails, DVM, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.Christianne Magee, DVM, PhD, Dip ACT, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Klappentext Revised and updated, the eighth edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals remains the essential resource for detailed information on farm animal anatomy and physiology. This new edition offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to all aspects of the subject, including the composition of the cell, the anatomy of the nervous system, the skeletal system, physiology of muscle, and much more.This eighth edition adds a wealth of new illustrations throughout and useful new learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter. New material covers endocrine and metabolic regulation of growth and body composition, and a companion website provides clinical cases, study and practice questions, and the images from the book in PowerPoint. A key text for biomedical and animal science students and instructors, this classic reference is also useful for practicing veterinarians. This updated eighth edition: Offers a revised edition to this comprehensive guide to the anatomy and physiology of farm animals Presents learning objectives in each chapter for the first time Adds new material on endocrine and metabolic regulation of growth and body composition Features additional illustrations to enhance comprehension Includes a companion website that offers supplemental content, including word roots, clinical cases, study and practice questions, the images from the book and additional images, diagrams, and videos to enhance learningA trusted text for veterinary, animal science, biomedical science, agriculture, and veterinary technician students, Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals continues to offer thorough, clear, and comprehensible information. Zusammenfassung Revised and updated, the eighth edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals remains the essential resource for detailed information on farm animal anatomy and physiology. Offers a revised edition to this comprehensive guide to the anatomy and physiology of farm animals Presents learning objectives in each chapter for the first time Adds new material on endocrine and metabolic regulation of growth and body composition Features additional illustrations to enhance comprehension Includes a companion website that offers supplemental content, including word roots, clinical cases, study and practice questions, the images from the book and additional images, diagrams, and videos to enhance learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication xiiAbout the Companion Website xiiiChapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1Anatomical Nomenclature, Directional Terms, and Planes of Section 3Microscopic Anatomy: Animal Cells and Tissues 5Epithelial Tissues 6Connective Tissues 11Muscle Tissue 13Nervous Tissue 15The General Plan of the Animal Body 15Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell 21Properties of Life 22Chemical Composition of the Cell 24Water 24Proteins 25Lipids 26Carbohydrates 28Inorganic Substances 29Acids, Bases, and pH 29Microscopic Study of the Cell 29Light Microscopy 30Electron Microscopy 32The Cell Membrane 33Structure of the Membrane 33Intercellular Contact and Adhesion 35Transport Across Cell Membranes 36Simple and Facilitated Diffusion 36Osmosis 38Active Transport 40Membrane Potentials and Excitable Cells 41Resting Membrane Potential 41Excitable Cells and Action Potentials 42Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Signaling 43Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic Organelles 47Cytoplasm 47The Golgi Apparatus 47The Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes 47Mitochondria 47Lysosomes 48Othe...
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The authors Anna Dee Fails, DVM, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Christianne Magee, DVM, PhD, Dip ACT, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Klappentext
Revised and updated, the eighth edition of Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals remains the essential resource for detailed information on farm animal anatomy and physiology. This new edition offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to all aspects of the subject, including the composition of the cell, the anatomy of the nervous system, the skeletal system, physiology of muscle, and much more. This eighth edition adds a wealth of new illustrations throughout and useful new learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter. New material covers endocrine and metabolic regulation of growth and body composition, and a companion website provides clinical cases, study and practice questions, and the images from the book in PowerPoint. A key text for biomedical and animal science students and instructors, this classic reference is also useful for practicing veterinarians. This updated eighth edition: Offers a revised edition to this comprehensive guide to the anatomy and physiology of farm animals Presents learning objectives in each chapter for the first time Adds new material on endocrine and metabolic regulation of growth and body composition Features additional illustrations to enhance comprehension * Includes a companion website that offers supplemental content, including word roots, clinical cases, study and practice questions, the images from the book and additional images, diagrams, and videos to enhance learning A trusted text for veterinary, animal science, biomedical science, agriculture, and veterinary technician students, Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals continues to offer thorough, clear, and comprehensible information.
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Dedication xii About the Companion Website xiii Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1 Anatomical Nomenclature, Directional Terms, and Planes of Section 3 Microscopic Anatomy: Animal Cells and Tissues 5 Epithelial Tissues 6 Connective Tissues 11 Muscle Tissue 13 Nervous Tissue 15 The General Plan of the Animal Body 15 Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell 21 Properties of Life 22 Chemical Composition of the Cell 24 Water 24 Proteins 25 Lipids 26 Carbohydrates 28 Inorganic Substances 29 Acids, Bases, and pH 29 Microscopic Study of the Cell 29 Light Microscopy 30 Electron Microscopy 32 The Cell Membrane 33 Structure of the Membrane 33 Intercellular Contact and Adhesion 35 Transport Across Cell Membranes 36 Simple and Facilitated Diffusion 36 Osmosis 38 Active Transport 40 Membrane Potentials and Excitable Cells 41 Resting Membrane Potential 41 Excitable Cells and Action Potentials 42 Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Signaling 43 Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic Organelles 47 Cytoplasm 47 The Golgi Apparatus 47 The Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes 47 Mitochondria 47 Lysosomes 48 Other Structures 48 Nucleus 49 Structure of the Nucleus 49 DNA and DNA Replication 50 RNA: Transcription and Translation 51 Biotechnology 53 Cell Division 55 Mitosis 55 Meiosis 56 Regulation of Cell Growth and Replication 57 Chapter 3: Embryology 59 Development of Germ Layers 60 Principles of Differentiation 63 Neurulation 63 Mesodermal Differentiation 64 Teratogenesis 66 Chapter 4: The Skeletal System 69 Functions of Bones 70 Terminology 70 Classification of Bones According to Gross Appearance 73 Axial Skeleton 75 Skull 75 Vertebral Column 79 Sternum and Ribs 82 Appendicular Skeleton 83 Thoracic Limbs 83 Pelvic Limbs 87 Chapter 5: Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone 91 Microscopic Anatomy and Formation of Bone 92 Ossification 94 Endochondral (Intracartilaginous) Ossification 94 Intramembranous Ossification 96 Physiology of Bone 96 Bone Mechanics and Remodeling 96 Calcium of Bone 97 Fractures and Fracture…