Veterinary Physiology and Applied Anatomy : A Textbook for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

by Tartaglia, Louise; Waugh, Anne

• ISBN13: 9780750648028
• ISBN10: 0750648023
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

This important contribution to the veterinary literature explains the underlying anatomical structure of the animal, then explains the physiology of all the body systems applying theoretical concepts to actual clinical cases. This ensures that students clearly understand the relevance of physiology to clinical practice and brings theory into everyday practice. Written specifically to meet the examination needs of students, Anatomy & Applied Physiology of Small Animals is an essential foundation text for all veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary undergraduates.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
Basic principles of living matter	1	(33)
Basic biochemistry	1	(9)
Introduction	1	(1)
The chemistry of life	1	(1)
The atom	1	(2)
Chemical bonding	3	(2)
Solutes and solvents	5	(1)
Acids, alkalis and Ph	6	(1)
SI units in practice	7	(3)
Cells, tissue and organs	10	(13)
Introduction	10	(1)
Cellular structure and function	10	(4)
Cell division	14	(3)
Tissues	17	(6)
Organs and body systems	23	(1)
The mammalian body	23	(11)
Introduction	23	(1)
Anatomical terminology	24	(1)
Basic anatomy of the dog and cat	24	(1)
Body cavities	24	(4)
Homeostasis and body fluids	28	(3)
Review questions	31	(3)
Co-ordination and control	34	(43)
Nervous tissue	34	(11)
Introduction	34	(1)
Neurones and neuroglia	34	(2)
Classification of neurones	36	(2)
Nerve fibres	38	(1)
Neurophysiology	39	(1)
The transmembrane potential	39	(1)
The action potential	40	(1)
The nervous impulse	41	(4)
The nervous system	45	(10)
Introduction	45	(1)
The central nervous system	46	(1)
The brain	46	(2)
The spinal cord	48	(1)
The peripheral nervous system	48	(5)
The autonomic nervous system	53	(2)
Special senses	55	(9)
Introduction	55	(1)
Vision	56	(2)
Optic chambers	58	(1)
The lens	58	(1)
Rods and cones	59	(1)
Protection of the eye	60	(1)
Audition	60	(4)
Gustation	64	(1)
Olfaction	64	(1)
The endocrine system	64	(13)
Introduction	64	(1)
Hormone	65	(1)
The hypothalamus	66	(1)
The pituitary gland	66	(3)
The pineal gland	69	(1)
The parathyroid glands	69	(1)
The thyroid gland	69	(1)
The thymus	69	(1)
The heart	70	(1)
The digestive tract	70	(1)
The kidneys	70	(1)
The adrenal glands	70	(1)
The pancreas	71	(1)
The gonads	72	(1)
Review questions	73	(4)
Support and movement	77	(16)
The skeletal system	77	(6)
Introduction	77	(1)
The skeleton	77	(1)
The formation and structure of bone	77	(4)
Classification of bones	81	(1)
Features of the surfaces of bone	82	(1)
The muscular system	83	(5)
Introduction	83	(1)
Muscle tissue	83	(1)
Striated (voluntary) muscle	83	(1)
Muscle contraction	83	(2)
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration	85	(1)
Smooth (involuntary) muscle	86	(1)
Cardiac muscle	86	(1)
Skeletal muscles	86	(2)
Joints	88	(5)
Introduction	88	(1)
Joint classification	88	(1)
Movement of a synovial joint	89	(1)
Ligaments	90	(1)
Tendons	91	(1)
Review questions	91	(2)
Transport	93	(20)
Blood	93	(6)
Introduction	93	(1)
Blood	93	(1)
Plasma	93	(1)
Blood corpuscles (cells)	94	(2)
Haemopoiesis	96	(1)
Haemostasis	97	(2)
Fibrinolysis	99	(1)
The cardiovascular system	99	(14)
Introduction	99	(1)
Anatomy of the heart	99	(1)
Cardiac muscle	100	(1)
Heart valves	101	(1)
Heartbeat and conduction	102	(2)
The vascular system	104	(4)
Heart rate and cardiac output	108	(1)
Blood pressure	108	(2)
Shock	110	(1)
Review questions	111	(2)
Attainment of nutrients and disposal of waste	113	(26)
The digestive system	113	(9)
Introduction	113	(1)
The digestive process	113	(1)
The digestive or alimentary tract	114	(4)
Digestive secretions	118	(1)
The exocrine function of the pancreas	119	(1)
Bile	120	(1)
Absorption of the products of digestion	120	(2)
Defecation	122	(1)
Vomiting or emesis	122	(1)
The liver	122	(1)
Introduction	122	(1)
Metabolism of the products of digestion	122	(1)
The composition of blood	123	(1)
The urinary system	123	(6)
Introduction	123	(1)
Structure of the urinary system	123	(1)
Structure and function of the kidney	124	(4)
The ureters, urinary bladder and urethra	128	(1)
Neural control of urination	128	(1)
Composition of urine	128	(1)
The respiratory system	129	(10)
Introduction	129	(1)
Basic principles of respiration	129	(1)
Composition of inspired and expired air	130	(1)
Structure of the respiratory system	130	(2)
The mechanism of respiration	132	(2)
Control of respiration	134	(2)
Review questions	136	(3)
Survival, development and defence	139	(28)
The integument	139	(5)
Introduction	139	(1)
Structure of the integument/skin	139	(2)
Specialization of the integument	141	(2)
Hair	143	(1)
Specialized glands	144	(1)
The defence function	144	(3)
Introduction	144	(1)
Non-specific defences	144	(1)
Specific defence: immunity	145	(2)
The lymphatic system	147	(2)
Introduction	147	(1)
Circulation of tissue fluid	147	(1)
Structure of the lymphatic system	148	(1)
Lymphatic tissue	149	(1)
Reproduction	149	(18)
Introduction	149	(1)
The male reproductive system	150	(2)
The female reproductive system	152	(2)
Mating and pregnancy	154	(8)
Parturition	162	(1)
Lactation	163	(1)
Review questions	164	(3)
References	167	(1)
Further Reading	168	(1)
Answers	169	(14)
Glossary	183	(22)
Index	205