Download or read book Vertebrate Ecophysiology written by Don Bradshaw and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, including animal capture, blood collection, and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels. Attention is paid to animal welfare and ethical considerations, and the question of stress and how to identify its presence in animals in their natural environment is approached through a series of case studies. Examples are given from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans, and recent findings on the physiological adaptations of Antarctic birds and mammals are a highlight of the book. This textbook will provide an introduction to the study of ecophysiology for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation.
Download or read book An Introduction to Vertebrate Physiology written by Charles L. Brandt and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Physiology written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Physiology written by P.D. Sturkie and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Physiology is an introduction to vertebrate physiology, stressing human physiology at the organ level, and includ ing requisite anatomy integrated with function. One chapter deals solely with topographic anatomy in atlas form and microscopic anatomy of the principal tissues of the body. Additional chapters cover cellular and general physiology; nervous system, muscle; blood and tissue fluids, heart and circulation; respiration, digestion and absorption; intermedi ary metabolism; energy metabolism; temperature regulation; nutrition; kidney; endocrinology, including hypophysis, re production; thyroids, parathyroids, adrenals and pancreas. All concepts are emphasized and well illustrated, and con troversial material is omitted. It is written at a level suited to undergraduate students who have had introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, and to more ad vanced students who wish to review the basic concepts of physiology. This volume should be especially useful as a text for de partments of biology, zoology, nursing, health, and agricul tural sciences that offer courses in vertebrate and human physiology. Basic Physiology is written by seven subject matter special ists who have considerable experience in teaching their specialty to undergraduates studying physiology and biology.
Download or read book Basic Physiology written by Paul D. Sturkie and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Physiology written by Hugh Davson and published by . This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Kidney written by William H. Dantzler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition offers a comprehensive overview of the physiological functions of vertebrate kidneys from a comparative viewpoint, with particular emphasis on nonmammalian vertebrates. The topics covered include renal structure; glomerular ultrafiltration; tubular transport of inorganic ions, organic substances, and fluid; and urine dilution and concentration. Mammalian renal function is only considered for purposes of comparison with nonmammalian renal function and as a frame of reference for some of the discussions. The major findings on nonmammalian renal function and the important unanswered questions raised by those findings are described in detail. As such, the book provides comprehensive information on comparative renal function for biological scientists and advanced students of biology with some knowledge of physiology and a desire to know more about renal function in vertebrates, and for mammalian renal physiologists who wish to obtain a broader view of renal function.
Download or read book Hyman s Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy written by Libbie Henrietta Hyman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1992-09-15 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book, now in its third edition, is to introduce the morphology of vertebrates in a context that emphasizes a comparison of structire and of the function of structural units. The comparative method involves the analysis of the history of structure in both developmental and evolutionary frameworks. The nature of adaptation is the key to this analysis. Adaptation of a species to its environment, as revealed by its structure, function, and reproductive success, is the product of mutation and natural selection–the process of evolution. The evolution of structure and function, then, is the theme of this book which presents, system by system, the evolution of structure and function of vertebrates. Each chapter presents the major evolutionary trends of an organ system, with instructions for laboratory exploration of these trends included so the student can integrate concept with example.
Download or read book Vertebrate Zoology written by Sir Gavin De Beer and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates written by Karel F. Liem and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces students to the groups of vertebrates and explores the anatomical evolution of vertebrates within the context of the functional interrelationships of organs and the changing environments to which vertebrates have adapted. The text contains all of the material taught in classic comparative anatomy courses, but integrates this material with current research in functional anatomy. This integration adds a new dimension to our understanding of structure and helps students understand the evolution of vertebrates.
Download or read book Respiratory Physiology of Vertebrates written by Göran E. Nilsson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do vertebrates get the oxygen they need, or even manage without it for shorter or longer periods of time? How do they sense oxygen, how do they take it up from water or air, and how do they transport it to their tissues? Respiratory system adaptations allow numerous vertebrates to thrive in extreme environments where oxygen availability is limited or where there is no oxygen at all. Written for students and researchers in comparative physiology, this authoritative summary of vertebrate respiratory physiology begins by exploring the fundamentals of oxygen sensing, uptake and transport in a textbook style. Subsequently, the reader is shown important examples of extreme respiratory performance, like diving and high altitude survival in mammals and birds, air breathing in fish, and those few vertebrates that can survive without any oxygen at all for several months, showing how evolution has solved the problem of life without oxygen.
Download or read book Evolution of Vertebrate Design written by Leonard B. Radinsky and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Evolution of Vertebrate Design is a solid introduction to vertebrate evolution, paleontology, vertebrate biology, and functional, comparative anatomy. Its lucid style also makes it ideal for general readers intrigued by fossil history. Clearly drawn diagrams illustrate biomechanical explanations of the evolution of fins, jaws, joints, and body shapes among vertebrates. A glossary of terms is included. "A luminous text is matched by lucid drawings rationally placed. . . . A great teaching monograph, the book will charm lay readers of fossil history. For virtually every college & public collection."—Scitech Book News
Download or read book An Introduction to Vertebrate Anatomy written by Harold Madison Messer and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System written by C. Edward Stevens and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-11-25 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrates.
Download or read book Vertebrates written by Kenneth V. Kardong and published by McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vertebrates written by Kenneth V. Kardong and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for an upper-level majors course, this text features an emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, anatomical detail, and pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed. Morphology is foremost, but the text also covers function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy.
Download or read book Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technician Students written by Boris Zakharov and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technician Students provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of body structural organization from the cellular level to the organization of tissues and membranes to full biological systems. The information equips students with the deep knowledge and understanding of contemporary veterinary science they need to become effective veterinary technicians. Opening chapters provide students with a survey of vertebrates, homeostasis, organic compounds, cell structure, and more. Additional chapters cover the role of tissues in body organization, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, and joints. Students learn about muscles and the muscular system, muscle cells and physiology, and the nervous system. Special senses and sense organs are examined. All major systems are discussed, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Throughout, the in-text material is supported by essays that demonstrate the application of student knowledge to real-world veterinary practice. Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technician Students is a robust, all-inclusive, and essential resource for courses and programs in veterinary and zoological science.
