Do you want to understand physiological relationships more easily?
Distinguish between physiological and pathophysiological processes?
Go into exams well prepared? No problem!
This textbook provides a comprehensive yet concise guide to all fields of physiology in Veterinary Medicine. The editors aimed to organise information to help preparation for lectures, seminars, and exams. The book is structured according to organ systems and function. Thus, you can rapidly grasp both basic knowledge and complex integrated systems.
Each physiological process is described with the help of numerous diagrams and readily understood key points to form the basis for study, research and continuing education!
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<p><strong>Cells and excitable tissues</strong><br>1 Cell physiology<br>2 General neurophysiology<br>3 Sensory physiology<br>4 Autonomic nervous system<br>5 Central nervous system<br>6 Skeletal and smooth muscles<br><strong>Circulatory and respiratory system</strong><br>7 Heart<br>8 The circulatory system<br>9 Blood<br>10 Immune defence – the immune system<br>11 Respiration<br><strong>Regulation of the internal milieu</strong><br>12 Kidney<br>13 Water and sodium balance<br>14 Excretion in birds and reptiles and osmoregulation in fishes<br>15 Acid-base balance<br><strong>Nutrition and energy balance</strong><br>16 Gastrointestinal tract<br>17 Physiological functions of the liver<br>18 Physiological role of adipose tissue<br>19 Energy balance<br>20 Thermoregulation<br>21 Biological rhythms<br>22 Control of food intake<br><strong>Endocrinology and reproduction</strong><br>23 Endocrinology<br>24 Reproduction<br>25 Lactation<br><strong>Performance physiology</strong><br>26 Equine exercise physiology as an example for performance physiology<br><strong>Appendix</strong><br>27 Measured quantities and units of measurement<br>28 Subject index</p>