Synopses & Reviews
Principles of Animal Physiology, Second Edition continues to set a new standard for animal physiology books with its focus on animal diversity, its clear foundation in molecular and cell biology, its concrete examples throughout, and its fully integrated coverage of the endocrine system. The book includes the most up-to-date research on animal genetics and genomics, methods and models, and offers a diverse range of vertebrate and invertebrate examples.
The Cellular Basis of Animal Physiology: Introduction to Physiological Principles, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Cell Physiology, Hormones and Cell Signaling, Neuron Structure and Function, Cellular Movement and Muscles. Integrating Physiological Systems: Sensory Systems, Functional Organization of Nervous Systems, Circulatory Systems, Respiratory Systems, Ion and Water Balance, Digestion, Locomotion, Thermal Physiology, Reproduction.
MARKET: For all readers interested in animal physiology.
Table of Contents
Part I. The Cellular Basis of Animal Physiology
1. Introduction to Physiological Principles
2. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Cell Physiology
3. Cell Signaling and Endocrine Regulation
4. Neuron Structure and Function
5. Cellular Movement and Muscles
Part II. Integrating Physiological Systems
6. Sensory Systems
7. Functional Organization of Nervous Systems
8. Circulatory Systems
9. Respiratory Systems
10. Ion and Water Balance
11. Digestion
12. Locomotion
13. Thermal Physiology
14. Reproduction