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Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

July 2008, ©2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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Anatomy and physiology are key foundational areas of study for animal science students and professionals. Understanding these guiding principles will provide students with a better understanding of complex make-up of domestic animals and continued success in further study in this field. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals provides a thorough, systems-based introduction to anatomy and physiology of a wide range of domestic animal species. Each chapter is highly illustrated to provide useful examples of concepts discussed.
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Table of Contents
Preface.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.

Chapter 2: The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator.

Chapter 3. Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology.

Chapter 4. Tissue Structure and Organization.

Chapter 5. Integumentary System.

Chapter 6. Bone and Skeletal System.

Chapter 7. Muscular System.

Chapter 8. Introduction to the Nervous System.

Chapter 9. Central Nervous System.

Chapter 10. Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System.

Chapter 11. Special Senses.

Chapter 12. Endocrine System.

Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System.

Chapter 14. Respiratory System.

Chapter 15. Immunity.

Chapter 16. Urinary System.

Chapter 17. Digestive System.

Chapter 18. Lactation and Animal Agriculture.

Chapter 19. Reproduction.

Glossary.

Index.

Author Information
R. Michael Akers, Ph.D., is the Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and Department Head of Dairy Science. He has received numerous university and professional society awards for research excellence including the Young Scientist, Borden, and Pharmacia and Upjohn Physiology Awards from the American Dairy Science Association and the Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science.

D. Michael Denbow, Ph.D., is a professor of Animal Science at Virginia Tech and has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching including Purina Mills Award for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Award of Merit, National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, and the W.E. Wine Award for Excellence in Teaching from Virginia Tech.
Hallmark Features

  • Covers anatomy and physiology of domestic animals from the cellular to the systems level
  • Provides a fundamental information that will aid in further study of animal science
  • Includes full color illustrations to facilitate understanding of complex concepts
Reviews
"The authors have fulfilled their expressed intent in Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals to provide a text that, although primarily a physiology text, contains an excellent amount of anatomic information... The book will serve well as an introductory text for the needs of undergraduate students who have little or no anatomic or physiologic background. It will also serve as an excellent text for courses taught to undergraduate zoology, animal science, and preveterinary students." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, March 2009)

“Illustrations are used effectively to demonstrate many of the complex physiological processes that are explained in quite some detail in the text. Tables are used in a manner that helps to more clearly define the material.... overall this book contains... stimulating information that students will find quite useful." - Doodys Book Reviews, December 2008

Available Versions

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
by R. Michael Akers, D. Michael Denbow
ISBN 978-0-8138-0329-6
July 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
Hardcover, 624 pages
US $120.99 Add to Cart
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Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals
by R. Michael Akers, D. Michael Denbow
ISBN 978-0-8138-2302-7
May 2012, Wiley-Blackwell
Wiley E-Text, 624 pages