Download or read book The Avian Pineal Gland written by Valér Csernus and published by Akademiai Kiads. This book was released on 2004 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was only in the past few decades that we realized life is basically a coordinated interplay between cyclic biochemical processes in widely different forms and period of times. This recognition greatly altered our understanding on how living organisms function. The Avian Pineal Gland discusses one specific aspect of biological cycles: the mechanism of the circadian melatonin secretion from the chicken pineal gland. The plineal gland plays a key role in controlling circadian and seasonal rhythmic processes in virtually all vertebrate species. Also, the avian pineal gland is an excellent model for studying the mechanism of the circadian processes, since this organ is relatively simple in structure and it possesses all the known features of a fully functioning circadian biological clock.
Download or read book Biological Timekeeping Clocks Rhythms and Behaviour written by Vinod Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise, comprehensive and up-to-date account of fundamental concepts and potential applications of biological timekeeping mechanisms in animals and humans. It also discusses significant aspects of the organization and importance of timekeeping mechanisms in both groups. Divided into seven sections, it addresses important aspects including fundamental concepts; animal and human clocks; clock interactions; clocks and metabolism and immune functions; pineal, melatonin and timekeeping; and clocks, photoperiodism and seasonal behaviours. The book also focuses on biological clock applications in a 24x7 human society, particularly in connection with life-style associated disorders like obesity and diabetes. It is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduates, researchers and professionals engaged in the study of the science of biological timekeeping.
Download or read book The Pineal Gland written by Russel J. Reiter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1981: This volume talks about new research understandings of the function of the Pineal Gland which was thought to have no legitimate function.
Download or read book Sturkie s Avian Physiology written by Colin G. Scanes and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone interested in comparative physiology, poultry science, veterinary medicine, and related fields. This volume establishes the standard for those who need the latest and best information on the physiology of birds. Includes new chapters on endocrine disruptors, magnetoreception, genomics, proteomics, mitochondria, control of food intake, molting, stress, the avian endocrine system, bone, the metabolic demands of migration, behavior and control of body temperature Features extensively revised chapters on the cardiovascular system, pancreatic hormones, respiration, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal gland, muscle, gastro-intestinal physiology, incubation, circadian rhythms, annual cycles, flight, the avian immune system, embryo physiology and control of calcium. Stands out as the only comprehensive, single volume devoted to bird physiology Offers a full consideration of both blood and avian metabolism on the companion website (http://booksite.elsevier.com/ 9780124071605). Tables feature hematological and serum biochemical parameters together with circulating concentrations of glucose in more than 200 different species of wild birds
Download or read book The Pineal Gland written by I. Nir and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pineal Gland and Its Hormones written by Franco Fraschini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the written contributions to the proceedings of a workshop related to the pineal gland and its hormones, which was held in Erice, Italy, on June 7 -June 13, 1994. This series of workshops, which began in 1982 and which have been held at four-year intervals since that time, has provided important continuity for advancing the state of knowledge relating to this very important investigative area. The enthusiasm for these conferences has increased steadily, as reflected in the number of individuals applying to attend and in the input of individuals who participate in the meeting. The 1994 meeting was important because of its timeliness. In the two years preceding the meeting a number of revolutionary discoveries were made relative to the actions of the pineal hormone melatonin. The Xenopus melatonin receptor was cloned, melatonin was demonstrated to be a potent antioxidant, the significance of melatonin receptors at the level of pars tuberalis in the regulation of the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis was questioned, a number of melatonin receptor analogues were discovered and successfully utilized, the mechanisms by which melatonin retards initiation and promotion of cancer was further elucidated, the clinical aspects of the pineal gland was re-scrutinized. Reviews relating to each of these subjects, as well as many others, are contained in this proceedings book. This volume represents an up-to-date repository for the most recent information related to this rapidly advancing field.
Download or read book The Pineal Gland written by Chandana Haldar and published by Hindustan Publishing Corporation (India). This book was released on 1996 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers presented at a workshop held in Varanasi, India, 10-12 October 1993.
Download or read book The Pineal Gland written by Richard Relkin and published by North-Holland. This book was released on 1983 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Avian Physiology written by Paul D. Sturkie and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of earlier editions, there has been The new edition has a number of new contributors, a considerable increase in research activity ina number who have written on the nervous system, sense organs, of areas, with each succeeding edition including new muscle, endocrines, reproduction, digestion and immu chapters and an expansion of knowledge in older chap nophysiology. Contributors from previous editions ters. have expanded their offerings considerably. The fourth edition contains two new chapters, on The authors are indebted to various investigators, muscle and immunophysiology, the latter an area journals and books for the many illustrations used. Indi where research on Aves has contributed significantly vidual acknowledgement is made in the legends and to our general knowledge of the subject. references. Preface to the 'Third Edition Since the publication of the first and second editions, pathways of birds and mammals. New contributors in there has been a considerable increase of research activ clude M. R. Fedde and T. B. Bolton, who have com ity in avian physiology in a number of areas, including pletely revised and expanded the chapters on respira endocrinology and reproduction, heart and circulation, tion and the nervous system, respectively, and J. G. respiration, temperature regulation, and to a lesser ex Rogers, Jr. , W. J. Mueller, H. Opel, and D. e. Meyer, who have made contributions to Chapters 2,16, 17, tent in some other areas. There appeared in 1972-1974 a four volume treatise and 19, respectively.
Download or read book Melatonin and the Mammalian Pineal Gland written by Josephine Arendt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1994-12-31 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides the reader with an overview of an intriguing and interdisciplinary field of research. For the first time the mammalian pineal gland, its mode of action and its physiological effects are discussed in a comprehensive, single-authored work.
Download or read book Pineal Gland A 360 Analysis written by Evelyn Schneider-Mark and published by Expertengruppe Verlag. This book was released on 2020-07-11 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pineal Gland – A 360° Analysis - Review on how to descale, purify, detoxify, and activate the third eye We are equipped with a wonderful little organ in our brain, the functions of which are overwhelming. Who would have thought that our spiritual life, our consciousness needs so little space? The interaction between the hormones and neurotransmitters in our pineal gland is so impressive, it controls our natural rhythm and regeneration process, dreams and spiritual experiences are born here and it controls our consciousness. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could train and influence this organ in order to expand your consciousness and perceive your surroundings much more clearly? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could increase your consciousness significantly with just a few simple changes to your life? About the author of the book, Evelyn Schneider-Mark: Ever since she completed her studies to be a Naturopath and subsequently gained a degree in Psychology, over 30 years ago, she has been interested in marginal medical, psychological, spiritual and esoteric themes, which are often hidden from the main stream, but which are scientifically well accepted. She teaches this knowledge, not only to her students, but also reaches a wider audience in Germany with her various publications. In her books, she writes about subjects, the positive effects of which are widely unknown and on which she can pass on her own experiences. All of her publications, therefore, are based on indisputable scientific facts, but also encompass her own very personal experiences and knowledge. Look forward to reading a lot of background information, experience reports, step-by-step instructions and secret tips which are tailor-made to your pineal gland and help you to become more conscious and spiritual. This guide will explain the scientific fundamentals of the pineal gland and how you can optimally activate your „third eye”. Make sure to order this guidebook today and discover… ... what the pineal gland is ... and how it will help you to improve your life and consciousness. Content of this book: About the author Preface What is the pineal gland? Material function of the pineal gland What is the third eye? What impairs your pineal glands? Activating the pineal gland / the third eye Meditation, yoga and the third eye Conclusion
Download or read book Vertebrate Circadian Systems written by J. Aschoff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Functional Avian Endocrinology written by Alistair Dawson and published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a review of the research into all aspects relating to hormones in birds - wild birds, how they respond and adapt to their natural environment, and domestic poultry, aimed at improving commercial production and breeding. This book illustrates the way this technology is being used to open up new opportunities for avian endocrinologists.
Download or read book The Pineal Gland Extra reproductive effects written by Russel J. Reiter and published by C R C Press Reprints. This book was released on 1981 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Processing of Environmental Information in Vertebrates written by Milton H. Stetson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In just one concise and lucidly written volume a multitude of topics is covered introducing the results of extensive research on the processing of environmental information in vertebrates. Practical examples are provided to illustrate points made in the text. Many factors, both from the external environment and from within the animals own cells or tissue makeup can directly serve as a pressure to elicit physiological and/or behavioral responses in the organisms studied. Light intensity, photoperiod, circadian rhythms, seasonal variation and daylenght, just to name a few, are among the environmental factors that are correlated in these studies to behavioral or hormonal changes, organ function, and reproduction. This work will serve as a guidebook and easy reference source for students and research professionals in physiology, endocrinology, comparative zoology, and veterinary science.
Download or read book The Pineal Gland and Its Endocrine Role written by J. Axelrod and published by Springer. This book was released on 1983-09 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pineal gland has been a subject of interest and speculation for more than 2000 years. Greek anatomists were impressed by the ob servation that the pineal gland is an unpaired structure and they believed that it regulated the flow of thoughts. The philosopher Descartes proposed an important role for this organ in brain function. At the beginning of the 20th century experiments by several investi gators indicated that the pineal influenced sexual function and skin pigmentation and was also responsive to light signals. With the iso lation of melatonin from bovine pineal glands by Lerner and cowork ers in 1958 the modern era of pineal research was initiated. Within a few years the pathway for the biosynthesis of melatonin in the pineal was elucidated. Soon thereafter it was shown that the formation of melatonin was influenced by environmental lighting. Ana tomists found that the pineal was innervated by sympathetic nerves and that the gland had photoreceptor elements. It was also shown that the gonads were influenced by light via the pineal gland. Research on the pineal gland became of increasing interest to anatomists, bioche mists, pharmacologists and endocrinologists. With the expanding know ledge concerning the function of the pineal gland contributed by the wide variety of disciplines, it was thought that a study workshop would be timely.
Download or read book Avian Immunology written by Bernd Kaspers and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Avian Immunology provides an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge of avian immunology. From the ontogeny of the avian immune system to practical application in vaccinology, the book encompasses all aspects of innate and adaptive immunity in chickens. In addition, chapters are devoted to the immunology of other commercially important species such as turkeys and ducks, and to ecoimmunology summarizing the knowledge of immune responses in free-living birds often in relation to reproductive success. The book contains a detailed description of the avian innate immune system, encompassing the mucosal, enteric, respiratory and reproductive systems. The diseases and disorders it covers include immunodepressive diseases and immune evasion, autoimmune diseases, and tumors of the immune system. Practical aspects of vaccination are examined as well. Extensive appendices summarize resources for scientists including cell lines, inbred chicken lines, cytokines, chemokines, and monoclonal antibodies. The world-wide importance of poultry protein for the human diet, as well as the threat of avian influenza pandemics like H5N1 and heavy reliance on vaccination to protect commercial flocks makes this book a vital resource. This book provides crucial information not only for poultry health professionals and avian biologists, but also for comparative and veterinary immunologists, graduate students and veterinary students with an interest in avian immunology. With contributions from 33 of the foremost international experts in the field, this book provides the most up-to-date review of avian immunology so far Contains a detailed description of the avian innate immune system reviewing constitutive barriers, chemical and cellular responses; it includes a comprehensive review of avian Toll-like receptors Contains a wide-ranging review of the "ecoimmunology" of free-living avian species, as applied to studies of population dynamics, and reviews methods and resources available for carrying out such research
