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Eckert animal physiology : mechanisms and adaptations / David Randall, Warren Burggren, Kathleen French ; with contributions by Russell Fernald.

By: Eckert, Roger.
Contributor(s): Randall, David J, 1938- | Burggren, Warren | French, Kathleen.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : W.H. Freeman and Co., c2002Edition: 5th ed. / David Randall, Warren Burggren, Kathleen French ; with contributions by Russell Fernald.Description: 1 xvii. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0716738635 (hardcover); 9780716738633.Other title: Animal physiology | Eckert animal physiology.Subject(s): Physiology | Science | Zoology & animal sciencesDDC classification: 591.1 ECK Summary: This edition includes increased molecular and cellular coverage and promotes an understanding of animals as integrated systems at every level of organisation. The new format emphasises basic principles of physiology, physiological processes and systems.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 591.1 ECK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000422851
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Focusing on comparative examples that illustrate the general principles of physiology at all levels of organization, Eckert Animal Physiology touches on topics from molecular mechanisms to regulated physiological systems to whole organisms in their environment.

Previous ed.: 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. R1-R8) and index.

This edition includes increased molecular and cellular coverage and promotes an understanding of animals as integrated systems at every level of organisation. The new format emphasises basic principles of physiology, physiological processes and systems.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I Principles of Physiology
  • 1 Studying Animal Physiology
  • 2 Experimental Methods for Exploring Physiology
  • 3 Molecules, Energy, and Biosynthesis
  • 4 Membranes, Channels, and Transport
  • Part II Physiological Processes
  • 5 The Functional Basis of Neuronal Function
  • 6 Communication Along and Between Neurons
  • 7 Sensing the Environment
  • 8 Structural and Functional Organization of Nervous Systems
  • 9 Glands and Endocrine Control: Mechanisms and Cost of Secretion
  • 10 Muscles and Animal Movement
  • 11 Behavior: Initiation, Patterns and Control
  • Part III Integration of Physiological Systems
  • 12 Circulation
  • 13 Gas Exchange and Acid-Base Balance
  • 14 Ionic and Osmotic Regulation
  • 15 Acquiring Energy: Feeding, Digestion, and Metabolism
  • 16 Energy Expenditure: Body Size, Locomotion and Reproduction
  • 17 Energetic Costs of Meeting Environmental Challenge