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Animal Physiology: From Genes to Organisms, 2nd Edition

Author(s): Lauralee Sherwood, Hillar Klandorf, Paul Yancey

ISBN: 9789353509057

Edition: 2^nd

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Binding: Paperback

Pages: 898

Trim Size : 279 x 216 mm

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Promoting a conceptual understanding and taking an integrative systems approach, ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 2E illustrates the individual organization as well as the collective interdependence of each complete physiological system.

Analogies and frequent references to everyday experiences to help you relate to the physiology concepts presented.
Special breakout boxes including “Molecular Biology and Genomics,”
“Beyond the Basics,” “Challenges and Controversies,” “Unanswered
Questions,” and “A Closer Look at Adaptation” to encourage you to think critically.
A thorough review of the most recent published literature that led to the inclusion of the most current, cutting-edge scientific information.
Check Your Understanding questions after each major section to help you review the main ideas just discussed.

Section I: Foundations

1 Homeostasis and Integration: The Foundations of Physiology

2 Cellular and Molecular Physiology

3 Membrane Physiology

4 Neuronal Physiology

Section II: Whole-Body Regulation and Integration

5 Nervous Systems

6 Sensory Physiology

7 Endocrine Systems

Section III: Support and Movement

8 Muscle Physiology

Section IV: Self-Maintenance

9 Circulatory Systems

10 Defense Systems

11 Respiratory Systems

12 Excretory Systems

13 Fluid and Acid–Base Balance

14 Digestive Systems

15 Energy Balance and Thermal Physiology

Section V: Reproduction

16 Reproductive Systems

Lauralee Sherwood

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine

West Virginia University

Hillar Klandorf

Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences West Virginia University

Paul H. Yancey

Department of Biology, Whitman College