Introduction To Animal Physiology

This textbook on the physiology of animals is designed to be a useful resource for introductory-level animal physiology courses in colleges of agriculture, zoology, veterinary medicine, and animal sciences. The book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the functioning of various systems in domestic animals. When appropriate, examples from both human and non-domestic animals, such as rats and rabbits, are used to illustrate key concepts. Given the vast nature of the field of physiology, this book covers and explains the following topics in depth: Nature and Scope of Physiology, Body Fluids: Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance, Respiration, Blood, Circulatory System, Structure & Functions of the Kidney, Rumen Function, Digestion & Metabolism, Vitamins and Minerals, Endocrine Glands and Their Secretions, Reproduction in the Male, Female Reproduction, Lactation, Nervous System, Bone, Skin and Special Senses, and Physiology of Temperature Regulation.