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Veterinary physiology and applied anatomy : a textbook for veterinary nurses and technicians / Louise Tartaglia with Anne Waugh.
Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) SF768 .T37 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tartaglia, Louise.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Veterinary physiology.
- Veterinary anatomy.
- Animals, Domestic--physiology.
- Anatomy, Veterinary.
- Medical Subjects:
- Animals, Domestic--physiology.
- Anatomy, Veterinary.
- Physical Description:
- 209 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002.
- Summary:
- A clear understanding of the physiology of the dog and cat is a core requirement of every student in the fields of veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and veterinary technology. However, until now there has been no single textbook explaining this subject in an easily understood way. Veterinary Physiology and Applied Anatomy: a textbook for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians explains the underlying anatomical structure of the animal, then goes on to explore the physiology of all the body systems. Theoretical concepts are illustrated through clinical examples to ensure that students clearly understand the relevance of physiology to clinical practice and the way in which theory relates to everyday situations. Written specifically to meet the examination needs of students. Veterinary Physiology and Applied Anatomy: a textbook for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians is an essential foundation text for all veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary undergraduates.
- Contents:
- 1 Basic principles of living matter 1
- 1.1 Basic biochemistry 1
- The chemistry of life 1
- The atom 1
- Chemical bonding 3
- Solutes and solvents 5
- Acids, alkalis and pH 6
- SI units in practice 7
- 1.2 Cells, tissue and organs 10
- Cellular structure and function 10
- Cell division 14
- Tissues 17
- Organs and body systems 23
- 1.3 The mammalian body 23
- Anatomical terminology 24
- Basic anatomy of the dog and cat 24
- Body cavities 24
- Homeostasis and body fluids 28
- 2 Co-ordination and control 34
- 2.1 Nervous tissue 34
- Neurones and neuroglia 34
- Classification of neurones 36
- Nerve fibres 38
- Neurophysiology 39
- The transmembrane potential 39
- The action potential 40
- The nervous impulse 41
- 2.2 The nervous system 45
- The central nervous system 46
- The brain 46
- The spinal cord 48
- The peripheral nervous system 48
- The autonomic nervous system 53
- 2.3 Special senses 55
- Vision 56
- Optic chambers 58
- The lens 58
- Rods and cones 59
- Protection of the eye 60
- Audition 60
- Gustation 64
- Olfaction 64
- 2.4 The endocrine system 64
- Hormone 65
- The hypothalamus 66
- The pituitary gland 66
- The pineal gland 69
- The parathyroid glands 69
- The thyroid gland 69
- The thymus 69
- The heart 70
- The digestive tract 70
- The kidneys 70
- The adrenal glands 70
- The pancreas 71
- The gonads 72
- 3 Support and movement 77
- 3.1 The skeletal system 77
- The skeleton 77
- The formation and structure of bone 77
- Classification of bones 81
- Features of the surfaces of bone 82
- 3.2 The muscular system 83
- Muscle tissue 83
- Striated (voluntary) muscle 83
- Muscle contraction 83
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration 85
- Smooth (involuntary) muscle 86
- Cardiac muscle 86
- Skeletal muscles 86
- 3.3 Joints 88
- Joint classification 88
- Movement of a synovial joint 89
- Ligaments 90
- Tendons 91
- 4 Transport 93
- 4.1 Blood 93
- Blood 93
- Plasma 93
- Blood corpuscles (cells) 94
- Haemopoiesis 96
- Haemostasis 97
- Fibrinolysis 99
- 4.2 The cardiovascular system 99
- Anatomy of the heart 99
- Cardiac muscle 100
- Heart valves 101
- Heartbeat and conduction 102
- The vascular system 104
- Heart rate and cardiac output 108
- Blood pressure 108
- Shock 110
- 5 Attainment of nutrients and disposal of waste 113
- 5.1 The digestive system 113
- The digestive process 113
- The digestive or alimentary tract 114
- Digestive secretions 118
- The exocrine function of the pancreas 119
- Bile 120
- Absorption of the products of digestion 120
- Defecation 122
- Vomiting or emesis 122
- 5.2 The liver 122
- Metabolism of the products of digestion 122
- The composition of blood 123
- 5.3 The urinary system 123
- Structure of the urinary system 123
- Structure and function of the kidney 124
- The ureters, urinary bladder and urethra 128
- Neural control of urination 128
- Composition of urine 128
- 5.4 The respiratory system 129
- Basic principles of respiration 129
- Composition of inspired and expired air 130
- Structure of the respiratory system 130
- The mechanism of respiration 132
- Control of respiration 134
- 6 Survival, development and defence 139
- 6.1 The integument 139
- Structure of the integument/skin 139
- Specialization of the integument 141
- Hair 143
- Specialized glands 144
- 6.2 The defence function 144
- Non-specific defences 144
- Specific defence: immunity 145
- 6.3 The lymphatic system 147
- Circulation of tissue fluid 147
- Structure of the lymphatic system 148
- Lymphatic tissue 149
- 6.4 Reproduction 149
- The male reproductive system 150
- The female reproductive system 152
- Mating and pregnancy 154
- Parturition 162
- Lactation 163.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page [167-168]) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0750648023
- OCLC:
- 50946803
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