Textbook of veterinary physiology / 4th ed.

Table Of Contents:

Section I The Cell

Steven R. Heidemann

The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Physiological Regulation 1(33)

Clinical Correlations:

Peripheral Edema 32(2)

Cancer: a Disease of Cellular Proliferation, Life Span, and Death 34(26)

Clinical Correlations:

Dog That Collapsed While Running 55(5)

Section II Neurophysiology

Bradley G. Klein

James G. Cunningham

Introduction to the Nervous System 60(6)

Clinical Correlations:

Neurologic Disease in a Horse 64(2)

The Neuron 66(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Hypoglycemia 72(2)

The Synapse 74(7)

Clinical Correlations:

Myasthenia Gravis 79(2)

The Physiology of Muscle 81(10)

Clinical Correlations:

Down Cow After Calving 88(3)

The Concept of a Reflex 91(5)

Clinical Correlations:

Trauma in a Foal 94(2)

Skeletal Muscle Receptor Organs 96(6)

Clinical Correlations:

Femoral Nerve Mononeuropathy 100(2)

The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction 102(4)

Clinical Correlations:

Lower Motor Neuron Disease 104(1)

Upper Motor Neuron Disease 104(2)

The Central Control of Movement 106(13)

Clinical Correlations:

Focal Lesion of the Motor Cortex 117(2)

The Vestibular System 119(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Vestibular Syndrome 126(2)

The Cerebellum 128(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Cerebellar Hypoplasia 133(1)

Newborn Calf Unable to Rise 134(2)

The Autonomic Nervous System and Adrenal Medulla 136(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Horner's Syndrome 143(2)

The Visual System 145(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Homonymous Hemianopia 152(2)

Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain Barrier 154(7)

Clinical Correlations:

Increased Intracranial Pressure 159(1)

Seizures in a Foal 159(2)

The Electroencephalogram and Sensory-Evoked Potentials 161(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Brain Tumor 167(2)

Hearing 169(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Congenital Deafness 174(4)

Section III Cardiovascular Physiology

Robert B. Stephenson

Overview of Cardiovascular Function 178(15)

Clinical Correlations:

Lethargic Kid Goat 190(1)

Colic and Endotoxic Shock in Horse Secondary to Strongylus Parasitism 191(2)

Electrical Activity of the Heart 193(20)

Clinical Correlations:

Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block 210(3)

The Electrocardiogram 213(13)

Clinical Correlations:

Dilative Cardiomyopathy with Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia 223(3)

The Heart as a Pump 226(16)

Clinical Correlations:

Pulmonic Stenosis 238(1)

Older Horse with Exercise Intolerance 239(3)

The Systemic and Pulmonary Circulations 242(13)

Clinical Correlations:

Canine Heartworm Disease with Pulmonary Embolism 253(1)

Dummy Foal: Hypoxemic Ischemic Encephalopathy 253(2)

Capillaries and Fluid Exchange 255(12)

Clinical Correlations:

Acute Protein-Losing Enteropathy in a Horse 264(3)

Local Control of Blood Flow 267(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Patent Ductus Arteriosus 273(3)

Neural and Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure and Blood Volume 276(10)

Clinical Correlations:

Intraoperative Hemorrhage 284(2)

Integrated Cardiovascular Responses 286(14)

Clinical Correlations:

Exercise Intolerance Secondary to Congestive Heart Failure 294(1)

Cow with ``Hardware Disease'' 295(5)

Section IV Gastrointestinal Physiology and Metabolism

Thomas H. Herd

Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function 300(11)

Movements of the Gastrointestinal Tract 311(16)

Clinical Correlations:

Equine Rabies 324(3)

Secretions of the Gastrointestinal Tract 327(10)

Clinical Correlations:

Horse in Pain with Weight Loss 335(2)

Digestion and Absorption: the Nonfermentative Processes 337(27)

Clinical Correlations:

Diarrhea with Dehydration and Acidosis in a Calf 362(1)

Juvenile Pancreatic Atrophy in a Dog 362(2)

Digestion: the Fermentative Processes 364(25)

Clinical Correlations:

Grain Engorgement Toxemia 387(1)

Impaction Colic 387(2)

Postabsorptive Nutrient Utilization 389(21)

Clinical Correlations:

Hepatic Lipidosis in a Cat 406(4)

Section V Endocrinology

Deborah S. Greco

George H. Stabenfeldt

The Endocrine System 410(18)

Clinical Correlations:

Equine Cushing's Disease 426(2)

Endocrine Glands and Their Function 428(38)

Clinical Correlations:

Diabetes Mellitus 463(3)

Section VI Reproduction and Lactation

Autumn P. Davidson

George H. Stabenfeldt

Steven P. Brinsko

Control of Gonadal and Gamete Development 466(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Androgen Insensitivity 473(2)

Control of Ovulation and the Corpus Luteum 475(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Inability to Impregnate a Mare 480(1)

Persistent Luteal Phase in the Mare 481(2)

Reproductive Cycles 483(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Sexual Attractiveness in the Spayed Bitch 490(2)

Pregnancy and Parturition 492(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Prolonged Gestation 498(3)

The Mammary Gland 501(16)

Clinical Correlations:

Pregnant Mare That Does Not Have Sufficient Milk or Udder Development 514(1)

Neonatal Isoerythrolysis 515(2)

Reproductive Physiology of the Male 517(11)

Clinical Correlations:

Infertility in a Stallion 524(4)

Section VII Renal Physiology

Jill W. Verlander

Glomerular Filtration 528(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Chronic Renal Failure 535(1)

Glomerulonephritis 535(2)

Solute Reabsorption 537(11)

Clinical Correlations:

Glucosuria 546(1)

Hypoadrenocorticism 546(2)

Water Balance 548(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Diabetes Insipidus 553(1)

Chronic Renal Insufficiency 554(2)

Acid-Base Balance 556(10)

Clinical Correlations:

Respiratory Acidosis Withwith Renal Compensation 562(1)

Metabolic Alkalosis Withwith Paradoxical Aciduria 562(4)

Section VIII Respiratory Function

N. Edward Robinson

Overview of Respiratory Function: Ventilation of the Lung 566(12)

Clinical Correlations:

Lung Fibrosis in the Dog 575(1)

Chronic Airway Disease in the Horse 575(3)

Pulmonary Blood Flow 578(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Brisket Disease in a Heifer 583(3)

Gas Exchange 586(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Hypoventilation in a Bulldog 592(1)

Hypoxemia in an Anesthetized Clydesdale Horse 593(2)

Gas Transport in the Blood 595(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Flea Infestation in a Cat 600(1)

Atrial Fibrillation in a Horse 601(2)

Control of Ventilation 603(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Hypoxemia with Hyperventilation in an 8-Month-Old Samoyed 608(1)

Hypoventilation in an Anesthetized Saint Bernard 609(2)

Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung 611(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Pleuritis in a Thoroughbred Horse 616(1)

Mitral Insufficiency in a Dog 617(3)

Section IX Homeostasis

N. Edward Robinson

Fetal and Neonatal Oxygen Transport 620(7)

Clinical Correlations:

Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Pomeranian 625(2)

Acid-Base Homeostasis 627(12)

Clinical Correlations:

Upper Airway Obstruction in a Boston Terrier 635(1)

Torsion of the Abomasum in a Cow 635(1)

Neonatal Diarrhea in a Foal 635(4)

Thermoregulation 639(13)

Clinical Correlations:

Influenza in Pigs 649(1)

Heat Stroke in a Boston Terrier 649(3)

Section X The Immune System

S. Ansar Ahmed

Gerhardt G. Schurig

Antigens and Innate Immunity 652(9)

Clinical Correlations:

Swollen Lymph Nodes in a Colt 659(2)

The Specific Immune Response: Acquired Immunity 661(8)

Clinical Correlations:

Unthrifty Foal 669(1)
Clinical Correlations

Sharon G. Witonsky