The Physiology of Insecta V6

List of ContributorsPrefacePreface to First EditionContents of Other VolumesThe Insect and the Internal Environment: Homeostasis III Chapter 1. The Physiology of Insecticide Resistance by Insects I. Introductory and Historical II. The Origin and Development of Resistance III. Neurophysiological Aspects of Insecticide Resistance IV. Physiological Protective Mechanisms V. Supplementary Protective Mechanisms VI. The Role of Synergists in Insecticide Resistance VII. Summary and Conclusions VIII. Appendix References Chapter 2. The Structure and Formation of the Integument in Insects I. Introduction II. The Structure of the Integument III. The Formation of the Cuticle IV. The Properties of the Epidermis V. Conclusion References Chapter 3. Chemistry of the Insect Cuticle I. Introduction II. Physical Properties III. Cuticular Components IV. Hardening of the Cuticle V. Biosynthesis of Cuticular Components VI. Conclusion References Chapter 4. Permeability of Insect Cuticle I. Introduction II. Basic Features of Insect Integument III. Permeability-Artificial Membranes and Lipid Films IV. Permeability-Insect Cuticle V. Conclusions References Chapter 5. Respiration-Aerial Gas Transport I. Introduction II. The Organization and Evolution of the Tracheal System III. The Distribution and Structure of Respiratory Systems IV. The Movement of Gases in the Tracheal System V. Control of the Spiracles References Chapter 6. Respiration: Aquatic Insects I. Introduction II. Closed Tracheal Systems III. Open Tracheal Systems IV. Ventilatory Currents V. The Control of Ventilation VI. Respiratory Pigments VII. Other Functions of the Respiratory System VIII. Conclusions References Chapter 7. Respiration: Some Exogenous and Endogenous Effects on Rate of Respiration I. Introduction II. Steady-State Respiration III. Respiratory Rate in Relation to Temperature IV. Respiratory Rate in Relation to Oxygen Concentration V. Respiratory Rate in Relation to Barometric Pressure VI. Effects of Pharmacological Agents: Metabolic Stimulators and Inhibitors; Insecticides ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index