Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Second Edition offers a detailed introduction to the foundations of anatomy and physiology in a wide range of domestic species.  Well illustrated throughout, the book provides in–depth information on the guiding principles of this key area of study for animal science students, fostering a thorough understanding of the complex make–up of domestic animals.  This Second Edition includes access to supplementary material online, including images and tables available for download in PowerPoint, a test bank of questions for instructors, and self–study questions for students. Taking a logical systems–based approach, this new edition is fully updated and now provides more practical information, with descriptions of anatomic or physiological events in pets or domestic animals to demonstrate everyday applications.  Offering greater depth of information than other books in this area, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals is an invaluable textbook for animal science students and professionals in this area.   Key features   Introduces the principles of anatomy and physiology of a wide range of domestic species Promotes a thorough understanding of the structure and function of each body system Presents colorful illustrations throughout to depict the structures described Offers new sections showing the everyday relevance of the principles discussed Includes supplementary materials online, including test banks, self–study questions, and the images in PowerPoint at www.wiley.com/go/akers/anatomy

Preface vii Preface to the First Edition ix About the Companion Website xi Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3 Chapter 2. The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator 11 Chapter 3. Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology 57 Chapter 4. Tissue Structure and Organization 85 Chapter 5. Integumentary System 121 Chapter 6. Bones and Skeletal System 139 Chapter 7. Muscular Tissue 179 Chapter 8. Introduction to the Nervous System 215 Chapter 9. Central Nervous System 241 Chapter 10. Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System 265 Chapter 11. Special Senses 297 Chapter 12. Endocrine System 323 Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System 375 Chapter 14. Respiratory System 417 Chapter 15. Immunity 441 Chapter 16. Urinary System 459 Chapter 17. Digestive System 483 Chapter 18. Lactation 529 Chapter 19. Reproduction 557 Glossary 591 Index 633

R. Michael Akers , Ph.D., is the Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and Department Head of Dairy Science. He has received numerous university and professional society awards for research excellence including the Young Scientist, Borden, and Pharmacia and Upjohn Physiology Awards from the American Dairy Science Association and the Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science. D. Michael Denbow , Ph.D., is a professor of Animal Science at Virginia Tech and has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching including Purina Mills Award for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Award of Merit, National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, and the W.E. Wine Award for Excellence in Teaching from Virginia Tech.