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About the book
Physiology of Domestic Animals is a state-of-the-art textbook co-authored
by experienced professors and researchers in animal physiology. The book is
designed for use by students of veterinary-, animal-, and agricultural sciences.
It emphasizes functional aspects of animal- and veterinary science, and is aimed
at developing the problem-solving skills needed for careers in veterinary medicine
and animal science. Physiology of Domestic Animals also provides an ideal basis
for university courses in general mammalian and avian physiology.
The textbook is divided into 21 chapters. Frequent cross-referencing is used
to emphasize the manner in which the individual cells and organs of the body
collaborate to create a single functional unit.
Following an introductory ingress, a short description of major aspects dealt
with in the chapter is given. The body of the chapter provides the basis for
a more detailed understanding of the physiological processes. The clinical examples
included in the chapters are selected to illustrate the normal functions of
the body. Short statements summarizing central points in the text, are given
in the margin. These statements will be useful when reviewing the chapters.
Inserted questions will reveal whether adequate understanding of important issues
has been achieved. Answers to the questions can be found in the associated main
text. References to books recommended for further reading are given at the end
of each chapter.
A basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biochemistry is required to comprehend
physiology. The book therefore contains an introductory chapter presenting an
overview of some of the most relevant topics of these fields.
There are no logical boundaries between cell biology and physiology, and knowledge
of cell biology is a necessary platform for the understanding of animal physiology.
Consequently, the book offers an introduction to basic cell biology, and describe
how cells interact and contribute to the various functions of tissues and organs
(chapters two and three).
In the comprehensive and user-friendly index, bold page numbers direct the reader
to main descriptions or definitions, while numbers in italics refer to figures.
ISBN 978-82-91743-97-3