Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals

This book is directed toward undergraduate students seeking a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology. It assumes a basic background in biology and a strong interest by students wanting a greater understanding of animal systems. This text will continue to be of particular inter...

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Main Author: Reece, William O. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell , c2009
Edition:4th ed
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Online Access:Table of contents only

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245 1 0 |a Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals   |c William O. Reece 
250 |a 4th ed 
260 |a Ames, Iowa :   |b Wiley-Blackwell ,   |c c2009 
300 |a xiv, 577 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 25 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Basics of structure and function -- 2. Body water: properties and functions -- 3. Blood and its functions -- 4. Nervous system -- 5. Sensory organs -- 6. Endocrine system -- 7. Bones, joints, and synovial fluids -- 8. Muscle -- 9. The cardiovascular system -- 10. Respiratory system -- 11. The respiratory system -- 12. The urinary system -- 13. Digestion and absorption -- 14. Body heat and temperature regulation -- 15. Male reproduction -- 16. Female reproduction -- 17. Lactation 
520 |a This book is directed toward undergraduate students seeking a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology. It assumes a basic background in biology and a strong interest by students wanting a greater understanding of animal systems. This text will continue to be of particular interest to preveterinary students, veterinary technician/technology students, and students in animal science and other animal related majors and is an excellent bridge to other books required for greater depth of understanding 
650 0 |a Veterinary anatomy 
650 0 |a Veterinary physiology 
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650 1 2 |a Animals, domestic   |x physiology 
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