Advances in Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry V4

Advances in Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Volume 4, presents five papers on the different aspects of comparative physiology. The first two studies deal with movement. The first examines the effects of environmental conditions on the motile behavior of amoebas. The second investigates the mechanisms and coordination of cellular movement.
The third study on the endocrine functions of the hypothalamus in the fishes, amphibians, and reptiles provides the comparative endocrinologist with a basis for integrating the state of knowledge on non-mammalian and mammalian function of this organ complex. The fourth study deals with the central and peripheral control of arthropod movements. The final study surveys the comparative physiology of populations of gametes. Aside from providing readers with a comparative vista of reproductive physiology from a unique perspective, it introduces a new hypothesis on the overproduction of gametes commonly found in living organisms - a hypothesis which may have far-reaching consequences for the interpretation of the reproductive process.

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Contributors to Volume 4
Preface
Contents of Previous Volumes
Effects of Environmental Conditions on the Motile Behavior of Amebas
I. Introduction
II. Physicochemical Basis for Motile Behavior
III. Movements during Feeding and Pinocytosis
IV. Effects of Stimuli on Ameboid Movement
V. Interactions of Physical and Chemical Factors
VI. The Role of the Gibbs-Donnan Equilibrium in Ameboid Motion
VII. The Role of the Cell Membrane in Initiation and Mediation of Response
VIII. Nuclear "Control" of Ameboid Motile Behavior
IX. Summary
References
Mechanisms and Coordination of Cellular Locomotion
I. Introduction
II. Mechanisms of Cellular Contractile Systems
III. Organization and Coordination of the Motile Systems of Cells
IV. Conclusions. Fundamental Forms of Cell Movements
References
Hypothalamic Control of Pituitary Function in Submammalian Vertebrates
I. Introduction
II. General Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
III. Techniques Used in the Study of Hypothalamic Structure and Function
Cyclostomes
IV. Morphology and Function of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
Elasmobranchs
V. Morphology of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
VI. Functions of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
Teleosts
VII. Morphology of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
VIII. Functions of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
Amphibians
IX. Morphology of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
X. Functions of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
Reptiles
XI. Morphology and Function of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial Complex
Birds
XII. Morphology of the Hypothalamo-Hypophysial System
XIII. The Functions of the Avian Hypothalamus
References
Central and Peripheral Control of Arthropod Movements
I. Introduction
II. Centrally Controlled Motor Patterns
III. Proprioception and Resistance Reflexes
IV. Summary
References
The Comparative Physiology of Gamete Populations
I. Introduction
II. Modes of Sexual Congress
III. History
IV. Counting
V. Explanations of Gamete Numbers
VI. The Autonomy of Germ Cells and Gametes
VII. Sperm Production
VIII. Egg Production
IX. Sperm Transport
X. Capacitation
XI. Fertilization
XII. Conclusions
References
Author Index
Subject Index