Introduction to Animal Physiology provides students with a thorough, easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of animal physiology. It uses a comparative approach, with a broad spectrum of examples chosen to illustrate physiological processes from across the animal kingdom. The book covers a wide range of topics, including neurons and nervous systems, endocrine function, ventilation and gas exchange, thermoregulation, gastrointestinal function and reproduction. It also present topics that students typically struggle with, including neuronal membrane function, in a logical, structured…mehr
Introduction to Animal Physiology provides students with a thorough, easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of animal physiology. It uses a comparative approach, with a broad spectrum of examples chosen to illustrate physiological processes from across the animal kingdom. The book covers a wide range of topics, including neurons and nervous systems, endocrine function, ventilation and gas exchange, thermoregulation, gastrointestinal function and reproduction. It also present topics that students typically struggle with, including neuronal membrane function, in a logical, structured format, highlighting to core concepts. Simple analogies are used to clarify important facts.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Ian Kay is a Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences in the Department of Biological Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
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Preface Abbreviations I Homeostasis: The central concept in physiology An introduction to animal physiology The body fluids of animals Homeostasis Homeostatic control systems feedback Feedforward Non physiological homeostatic mechanisms Acclimatization 2 Neurons and nervous systems Introduction Cellular elements of the nervous system How neurons work Synaptic transmission Organization of nervous systems 3 Receptors and effectors Introduction Sensory neurophysiology Classification of sensory receptors Sensory receptor function Sensory reception Effectors the responses to sensory information Intracellular movement Amoeboid movement Muscle and movement Skeletal systems 4 Endocrine function Introduction Definition of endocrine systems Identification of endocrine organs The chemical nature of hormones The mechanism of hormone action Invertebrate endocrine systems Vertebrate endocrine systems S Ventilation and gas exchange Introduction Gases in air and water A comparison of air and water as respiratory media Gas exchange by simple diffusion across the general body surface area The evolution and design considerations of gas exchange organs Gills Lungs Tracheal systems Control of ventilation 6 Thermoregulation in animals The importance of temperature to animal physiology Classification of temperature regulation Heat exchange interactions between animals and the environment Ectotherms Endotherms Control of body temperature in endotherms A comparison of ectothermy with endothermy 7 Circulatory systems Functions of circulatory systems The composition of blood The heart Types of circulatory system Transport of oxygen Transport of carbon dioxide 8 Gastrointestinal function Introduction Feeding mechanisms The need for a gastrointestinal system Generalized structure and function of gastrointestinal systems Excretion and water absorption 9 Osmoregulation Introduction The principles of osmosis Generalized osmotic responses of animals The osmotic responses of animals 10 Excretory mechanisms The need for excretory organs Types of excretory organs Nitrogen excretion I I Reproduction Introduction Asexual reproduction Sexual reproduction Gamete production Fertilization Development and pregnancy Birth Lactation Maternal behavior Appendix. An outline classification of animals Glossary Index.
Preface Abbreviations I Homeostasis: The central concept in physiology An introduction to animal physiology The body fluids of animals Homeostasis Homeostatic control systems feedback Feedforward Non physiological homeostatic mechanisms Acclimatization 2 Neurons and nervous systems Introduction Cellular elements of the nervous system How neurons work Synaptic transmission Organization of nervous systems 3 Receptors and effectors Introduction Sensory neurophysiology Classification of sensory receptors Sensory receptor function Sensory reception Effectors the responses to sensory information Intracellular movement Amoeboid movement Muscle and movement Skeletal systems 4 Endocrine function Introduction Definition of endocrine systems Identification of endocrine organs The chemical nature of hormones The mechanism of hormone action Invertebrate endocrine systems Vertebrate endocrine systems S Ventilation and gas exchange Introduction Gases in air and water A comparison of air and water as respiratory media Gas exchange by simple diffusion across the general body surface area The evolution and design considerations of gas exchange organs Gills Lungs Tracheal systems Control of ventilation 6 Thermoregulation in animals The importance of temperature to animal physiology Classification of temperature regulation Heat exchange interactions between animals and the environment Ectotherms Endotherms Control of body temperature in endotherms A comparison of ectothermy with endothermy 7 Circulatory systems Functions of circulatory systems The composition of blood The heart Types of circulatory system Transport of oxygen Transport of carbon dioxide 8 Gastrointestinal function Introduction Feeding mechanisms The need for a gastrointestinal system Generalized structure and function of gastrointestinal systems Excretion and water absorption 9 Osmoregulation Introduction The principles of osmosis Generalized osmotic responses of animals The osmotic responses of animals 10 Excretory mechanisms The need for excretory organs Types of excretory organs Nitrogen excretion I I Reproduction Introduction Asexual reproduction Sexual reproduction Gamete production Fertilization Development and pregnancy Birth Lactation Maternal behavior Appendix. An outline classification of animals Glossary Index.
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