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9780813803296

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

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  • ISBN13:

    9780813803296

  • ISBN10:

    0813803292

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-07-01
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

Calling on their extensive and award-winning experience teaching undergraduate anatomy and physiology, authors Akers and Denbow have constructed a foundation textbook that delivers immense appeal and relevance for both students and instructors in the animal sciences and related disciplines. Richly illustrated with outstanding color photographs and line drawings designed to facilitate understanding of complex concepts, this book's use of domestic animal examples uniquely suits it to the needs of students who will pursue careers involving animals.Straightforward in its organization, this textbook provides coverage that is both clear and pedagogically sound.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator
Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology
Tissue Structure and Organization
Integumentary System
Bone and Skeletal System
Muscular System
Introduction to the Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
Special Senses
Endocrine System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Immunity
Urinary System
Digestive System
Lactation and Animal Agriculture.
Reproduction
Glossary
Index
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