Ian Kay

Introduction to Animal Physiology (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Introduction to Animal Physiology provides students with a thorough, easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of animal physiology. It uses a comparative approach, with a broad spectrum of examples chosen to illustrate physiological processes from across the animal kingdom. The book covers a wide range of topics, including neurons and nervous systems, endocrine function, ventilation and gas exchange, thermoregulation, gastrointestinal function and reproduction. It also present topics that students typically struggle with, including neuronal membrane function, in a logical, structured format, highlighting to core concepts. Simple analogies are used to clarify important facts.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000102284
• Artikelnr.: 60674015

Autorenporträt

Ian Kay is a Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences in the Department of Biological Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Abbreviations
I Homeostasis: The central concept in physiology
An introduction to animal physiology
The body fluids of animals
Homeostasis
Homeostatic control systems
feedback
Feedforward
Non
physiological homeostatic mechanisms
Acclimatization
2 Neurons and nervous systems
Introduction
Cellular elements of the nervous system
How neurons work
Synaptic transmission
Organization of nervous systems
3 Receptors and effectors
Introduction
Sensory neurophysiology
Classification of sensory receptors
Sensory receptor function
Sensory reception
Effectors
the responses to sensory information
Intracellular movement
Amoeboid movement
Muscle and movement
Skeletal systems
4 Endocrine function
Introduction
Definition of endocrine systems
Identification of endocrine organs
The chemical nature of hormones
The mechanism of hormone action
Invertebrate endocrine systems
Vertebrate endocrine systems
S Ventilation and gas exchange
Introduction
Gases in air and water
A comparison of air and water as respiratory media
Gas exchange by simple diffusion across the general body surface area
The evolution and design considerations of gas exchange organs
Gills
Lungs
Tracheal systems
Control of ventilation
6 Thermoregulation in animals
The importance of temperature to animal physiology
Classification of temperature regulation
Heat exchange interactions between animals and the environment
Ectotherms
Endotherms
Control of body temperature in endotherms
A comparison of ectothermy with endothermy
7 Circulatory systems
Functions of circulatory systems
The composition of blood
The heart
Types of circulatory system
Transport of oxygen
Transport of carbon dioxide
8 Gastrointestinal function
Introduction
Feeding mechanisms
The need for a gastrointestinal system
Generalized structure and function of gastrointestinal systems
Excretion and water absorption
9 Osmoregulation
Introduction
The principles of osmosis
Generalized osmotic responses of animals
The osmotic responses of animals
10 Excretory mechanisms
The need for excretory organs
Types of excretory organs
Nitrogen excretion
I I Reproduction
Introduction
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
Gamete production
Fertilization
Development and pregnancy
Birth
Lactation
Maternal behavior
Appendix. An outline classification of animals
Glossary
Index.