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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454495803321

Autore

Rastogi S.C

Titolo

Essentials of Animal Physiology [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Delhi, : New Age International Pvt. Ltd., Publishers, 2007

ISBN

81-224-2430-9

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (597 p.)

Disciplina

616.07

Soggetti

Pathology -- Programmed Instruction

Physiology, Pathological -- Textbooks

Physiology

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Health & Biological Sciences

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Contents; Chapter 1. Cell Structure and Function; Chapter 2. Foodstuffs; Chapter 3. Biological Oxidations; Chapter 4. Enzymes-The Biological Catalysts; Chapter 5. Animal Calorimetry; Chapter 6. Metabolism; Chapter 7. Digestion and Absorption; Chapter 8. Water Relations and Ionic Regulations; Chapter 9. Membrane Physiology; Chapter 10. Temperature Regulation; Chapter 11. Body Fluids; Chapter 12. Circulation of Blood; Chapter 13. Respiration; Chapter 14. Excretion; Chapter 15. Nerve Physiology; Chapter 16. Sensory Mechanisms

Chapter 17. Nervous CoordinationChapter 18. Effector Organs; Chapter 19. Hormonal Regulation; Chapter 20. Reproduction; Chapter 21. The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis; Chapter 22. Physiologic Disorders; Chapter 23. Physiological Genetics; Chapter 24. Immune System; Chapter 25. Physiology of Aging; Self Assessment Questions (SAQs); Review Questions; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This comprehensive, fully updated text describes the essential concepts of animal physiology and related biochemistry for students of biology and related disciplines. In terms of presentation and contents, the book



offers relevant fundamentals of physiology and animal behaviour under diverse conditions. The text will certainly satisfy the needs of students of biology, home science and animal husbandry.    Key Features  Covers physiology of organ systems of animals, including human and mammalian physiology.  Surveys functional specialisation of organisms and their survival ability under environ