Illustrations:
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Feautures of second edition
In the second edition of Physiology of Domestic Animals, which is comprehensively revised to encompass recent progress in animal physiology, the layout and structure is optimized to facilitate the learning process. The book contains approximately 600 color illustrations, nearly 200 clinical examples, about 2 000 questions, and more than 3 000 short, clarifying statements placed in the margins. The sample pages below explain the intended functions of central, didactic elements.
The clinical examples have been selected to illustrate the normal functions of the body, rather than to provide insights into pathological processes or treatments of diseases. An effective method of demonstrating the importance of a specific physiological mechanism is describing the symptoms that develop when this mechanism malfunctions. We also believe that such examples motivate the students and stimulate their curiosity.
Throughout the book, relevant questions are inserted after description of the various topics. The questions may be used as a tool for ascertaining that the intended insight into the topic has been achieved. Answers to the questions can be found by reading the associated main text. We consider this approach to be a more efficient method of facilitating learning than would be achieved by providing specific answers in a separate section.
Short statements that underscore important points in the text are placed in
the margins. These margin statements will be particularly helpful when reviewing
the main content of the chapters. We believe that such margin statements improve
learning efficiency.
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