This 5th edition offers concise information on general anatomic and physiologic principles applicable to all farm animals. All topics have been updated, supported by the latest research discoveries and factual information. Anglicized technical terms are used throughout the book, but most terms not found in an ordinary dictionary are defined within the text. Important differences from the gradually accepted view of controversial subjects are mentioned or discussed.
This 5th edition offers concise information on general anatomic and physiologic principles applicable to all farm animals. All topics have been updated, supported by the latest research discoveries and factual information. Anglicized technical terms are used throughout the book, but most terms not found in an ordinary dictionary are defined within the text. Important differences from the gradually accepted view of controversial subjects are mentioned or discussed.
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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Für Beruf und Forschung
Für höhere Schule und Studium
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321 illustrations, bibliography, index
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978-0-8121-1435-5 (9780812114355)
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both of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Introduction to anatomy and physiology; anatomy and physiology of the cell; embryology; the skeletal system; microscopic anatomy and physiology of bone; joints; anatomy of the muscular system; microscopic anatomy and physiology of muscle; anatomy of the nervous system; physiology of the nervous system; sense organs; the skin and associated structures; anatomy and physiology of the foot of the horse; blood and other body fluids; the circulatory system; physiology of circulation; the respiratory system; anatomy of the digestive system; physical factors in digestion; absorption of food and enzymes of digestion; foods and their basic chemistry; metabolism and energy; the urinary system; anatomy of the male reproductive systems; physiology of male reproduction; anatomy of the female reproductive system; physiology of female reproduction; pregnancy and parturition; anatomy of the mammary glands; physiology of lactation; endocrinology; appendix 1 - abbreviations; appendix 2 - table of organs.