Short description
Now with full-color illustrations, this easy-to-follow text takes the vast subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. It includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for any practice. The book's logical, body-system organization makes it easy to find specific information. This edition includes a new chapter on cancer and a new section on the immune system.
Long description
Now with full-color illustrations, this easy-to-follow text takes the vast subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. It includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for any practice. The books logical, body-system organization makes it easy to find specific information. This edition includes a new chapter on cancer and a new section on the immune system.
Review
Firstly I should say I was a huge fan of the third edition, so I was eagerly awaiting this new edition. The switch from greyscale to colour makes the book and diagrams prettier that's for sure, but isn't a big thing for me because the content of the book is what makes it my favourite textbook. 2 new chapters have been added (the Cancer chapter is a perfect edition as veterinary oncology becomes more and more a feature of each practice's income, and as such needs to be in each veterinarians bank of knowledge). The diagrams are (and always have been) excellent, often referenced by lecturers to explain a key concept or drill home a complicated issue. The clinical correlations and practice questions are something every text should have because they invite you to test if you have understood anything you've been reading, and with a large number of practice questions in the FREE online learning resource it just gets better and better. Some people say that this books old edition was too 'wordy' but I totally disagree, I think there is a perfect balance of pictures and text, and yes there is a lot of text, but it does cover the huge topic of Veterinary Physiology.
--- 3rd Year Veterinary Medicine student, Royal Veterinary College, London, UK
Table of contents
- Section I The Cell Chapter 1 The Molecular and Cellular Bases of Physiologic Regulation Chapter 2 Cancer and Cell Cycle Control Section II Neurophysiology Chapter 3 Introduction to the Neuromuscular System Chapter 4 The Neuron Chapter 5 The Neuromuscluar Synapse Chapter 6 The Physiology of Muscle Chapter 7 The Concept of a Reflex Chapter 8 Skeletal Muscle Stretch Receptors Chapter 9 The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction Chapter 10 The Brains Control of Posture and Locomotion Chapter 11 The Vestibular System Chapter 12 The Cerebellum Chapter 13 The Autonomic Nervous System and Adrenal Medulla Chapter 14 The Visual System Chapter 15 Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain Barrier Chapter 16 The Electroencephalogram and Sensory Evoked Potentials Chapter 17 Hearing Section III Cardiovascular Physiology Chapter 18 Overview of Cardiovascular Function Chapter 19 Electrical Activity of the Heart Chapter 20 The Electrocardiogram Chapter 21 The Heart as a Pump Chapter 22 The Systemic and Pulmonary Circulations Chapter 23 Capillaries and Fluid Exchange Chapter 24 Local Control of Blood Flow Chapter 25 Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume Chapter 26 Integrated Cardiovascular Responses Section IV Gastrointestinal Physiology and Metabolism Chapter 27 Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function Chapter 28 Movements of the Gastrointestinal Tract Chapter 29 Secretions of the Digestive Tract Chapter 30 Digestion and Absorption: The Nonfermentative Processes Chapter 31 Digestion: The Fermentative Processes Chapter 32 Postabsorptive Nutrient Utilization Section V Endocrinology Chapter 33 The Endocrine System Chapter 34 Endocrine Glands and Their Function Section VI Reproduction and Lactation Chapter 35 Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development Chapter 36 Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum Chapter 37 Reproductive Cycles Chapter 38 Pregnancy and Parturition Chapter 39 The Mammary Gland Chapter 40 Reproductive Physiology of the Male Section VII Renal Physiology Chapter 41 Glomerular Filtration Chapter 42 Solute Reabsorption Chapter 43 Water Balance Chapter 44 Acid-Base Balance Section VIII Respiratory Function Chapter 45 Overview of Respiratory Function: Ventilation of the Lung Chapter 46 Pulmonary Blood Flow Chapter 47 Gas Exchange Chapter 48 Gas Transport in the Blood Chapter 49 Control of Ventilation Chapter 50 Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung Section IX Homeostasis Chapter 51 Fetal and Neonatal Oxygen Transport Chapter 52 Acid-Base Homeostasis Chapter 53 Thermoregulation Section X Immune Function Chapter 54 Cell, Tissue and Organ Substrates of Immune Function Chapter 55 Mechanisms of Innate and Acquired Immunity