Eckert Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations - Rilegato

Randall, David J.; Burggren, Warren W.; French, Kathleen; Eckert, Roger

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0716738635 ISBN 13: 9780716738633

Casa editrice: W H Freeman & Co, 2001

Riassunto

This classic animal physiology text focuses on comparative examples that illustrate the general principles of physiology at all levels of organization—from molecular mechanisms to regulated physiological systems to whole organisms in their environment.

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L'autore:

DAVID RANDALL, City University of Hong Kong.

WARREN BURGGREN, University of North Texas.

KATHLEEN FRENCH, University of California, San Diego.

Contenuti:

PART I: PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY
Studying Animal Physiology
Experimental Methods for Exploring Physiology
Molecules, Energy, and Biosynthesis
Membranes, Channels, and Transport
PART II: PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
The Functional Basis of Neuronal Function
Communication Along and Between Neurons
Sensing the Environment
Structural and Functional Organization of Nervous Systems
Glands and Endocrine Control: Mechanisms and Cost of Secretion
Muscles and Animal Movement
Behavior: Initiation, Patterns and Control
PART III: INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Circulation
Gas Exchange and Acid-Base Balance
Ionic and Osmotic Regulation
Acquiring Energy: Feeding, Digestion, and Metabolism
Energy Expenditure: Body Size, Locomotion and Reproduction
Energetic Costs of Meeting Environmental Challenge

Su questa edizione

• Editore: W H Freeman & Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0716738635
• ISBN 13: 9780716738633
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 120