Physiology of elasmobranch fishes. Internal processes / edited by Robert E. Shadwick, Department of Zoology, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Anthony P. Farrell, Department of Zoology, and faculty of land and food systems, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Colin J. Brauner, Department of Zoology, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shadwick, Robert E., editor.

Farrell, Anthony P., editor.

Brauner, Colin J., editor.

Series:

Fish physiology ; v. 34B.

Fish Physiology ; volume 34B

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chondrichthyes--Physiology.

Chondrichthyes--Anatomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (581 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2016]

Summary:

" Fish Physiology: Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes, Volume 34B" is a useful reference for fish physiologists, biologists, ecologists, and conservation biologists. Following an increase in research on elasmobranchs due to the plight of sharks in today s oceans, this volume compares elasmobranchs to other groups of fish, highlights areas of interest for future research, and offers perspective on future problems. Covering measurements and lab-and-field based studies of large pelagic sharks, this volume is a natural addition to the renowned "Fish Physiology" series. Provides needed comprehensive content on the physiology of elasmobranchsOffers a systems approach between structure and interaction with the environment and internal physiologyContains contributions by leading experts in their respective fields, under the guidance of internationally recognized and highly respected editorsHighlights areas of interest for future research, including perspective on future problems"

Contents:

Front Cover; Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes: Internal Processes; Copyright Page; Contents; Contents of Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes: Structure and Interaction with Environment, Volume 34A; Contributors; Preface; List of Abbreviations; 1 Elasmobranch Cardiovascular System; 1 Introduction; 2 Cardiovascular Function and Energetics; 2.1 Oxygen Transport by the Cardiovascular System; 2.2 Responses to Hypoxia; 2.3 Elasmobranch Cardiac Anatomy; 2.4 Cardiac Metabolic Biochemistry; 3 Factors Controlling and Effecting Cardiovascular Function; 3.1 Heart Rate and Stroke Volume

3.1.1 Autonomic Nervous System3.1.2 Venous Compliance, Venous Tone, and Venous Pressure; 3.1.3 Cardiac Filling and the Role of the Pericardioperitoneal Canal; 3.2 Body Fluid Volume and Blood Pressure Regulation; 4 Signaling Mechanisms Effecting Blood Vessel Diameter; 4.1 Gasotransmitters; 4.2 Endothelins and Prostaglandins (Prostacyclin); 4.3 Autonomic Nervous System Signaling Mechanisms (Adrenaline and Noradrenaline); 4.4 Other Vascular Signaling Mechanisms (Acetylcholine, Adenosine, CNP, Serotonin, Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide, Bombesin, and Neuropeptide Y)

4.5 Substances Affecting Gill Blood Flow Patterns5 The Action Potential and Excitation-Contraction (EC) Coupling in Elasmobranch Hearts: The Influences of Environmental, Biochemical, and Molecular Factors; 5.1 The Action Potential; 5.2 EC Coupling; 5.3 Effects of Catecholamines and Acetylcholine; 5.4 Effects of Temperature and Acidosis; 6 Practical Applications: Physiology in the Service of Elasmobranch Conservation; 6.1 Global Climate Change and Ocean Acidification; 6.2 Surviving Interactions with Fishing Gear; 7 Summary; Acknowledgments; References; 2 Control of Breathing in Elasmobranchs

1 Introduction2 Ventilation: Efferent Motor Output to the Respiratory Muscles; 3 Central Respiratory Rhythm Generation: The Source of the Motor Output; 4 The Respiratory Pattern: The Conditional Nature of the Output; 4.1 Continuous Resting Ventilation; 4.2 Forced Ventilation - Recruitment of Hypaxial Muscles; 4.3 Sporadic (Episodic) Ventilation; 4.4 Ram Ventilation; 5 Relationships Between Ventilation and Heart rate; 6 Afferent Input; 6.1 Respiratory Reflexes; 6.1.1 Hypoxia; 6.1.2 Hypercarbia; 6.1.3 Ammonia; 6.2 Receptors Involved in Reflex Ventilatory Control; 7 Conclusions; References

3 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in Elasmobranchs1 Introduction; 2 Blood-Oxygen Transport; 2.1 Hemoglobin; 2.1.1 General Principles of Hemoglobin Structure and Function; 2.1.2 Hemoglobin Multiplicity; 2.1.3 Ontogenetic Changes to Hemoglobin; 2.1.4 pH and the Evolution of the Bohr Effect; 2.1.5 Organic Phosphate Binding to Hemoglobin; 2.1.6 Interactions of Hemoglobin with Urea and TMAO; 2.1.7 Enthalpy of Hemoglobin-Oxygenation; 2.2 Red Blood Cell Function and Homeostasis; 2.2.1 Red Blood Cell Organic Phosphate Concentrations; 2.2.2 Red Blood Cell Volume and pH Homeostasis

2.3 Blood-Oxygen Content: Hemoglobin Concentration and Hematocrit

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 8, 2015).

ISBN:

0-12-801437-7

OCLC:

936865347