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Eckert: Animal Physiology 5th ed
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Product Description
Building on their last revision of Roger Eckert's best-selling text, the author team of Randall, Burggren, and French are back and breathing new life into Animal Physiology. The Fifth Edition highlights the latest breakthroughs in the field and offers refreshing new themes, all the while staying true to the enduring strengths that have made the book a longtime market-leader. With this edition more student help has also been included.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #94610 in Books
- Published on: 2001-12-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 752 pages
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Contents
Principles of Physiology
Studying Animal Physiology
Exploring Physiology: Experimental Methods
Molecules, Energy, and Biosynthesis
Membranes, Channels, and Transport
Physiological Processes
The Physical Basis of Neuronal Function
Communication Along and Between Neurons
Sensing the Environment
Glands: Mechanisms and Cost of Secretion
Hormones: Regulation and Action
Muscles and Animal Movement
Behavior: Initiation, Patterns, and Control
Integration of Physiological Systems
Circulation
Gas Exchange and Acid-Base Balance
Ionic and Osmotic Balance
Acquiring Energy: Feeding, Digestion, and Metabolism
Using Energy: Meeting Environmental Challenges
Appendices
References Cited
Glossary
Index
About the Author
DAVID RANDALL, City University of Hong Kong. WARREN BURGGREN, University of North Texas. KATHLEEN FRENCH, University of California, San Diego.
Customer Reviews
An accessible reference of general animal physiology
This textbook provides an interesting overview of physiological processes in the animal kingdom. As a student of both animal biology and physiology, I found it useful during the first and second years of my degree course. I would say, though, that it is more suited to animal biologists with a passing interest in physiology or for looking up key points, rather than someone studying physiology in detail.
The layout is easy-to-use and, with plenty of diagrams and colour, very clear and understandable.
Well-recommended if it suits your needs.
