Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals / 3rd ed.

Summary: Publisher Summary 1 Reece (veterinary medicine, Iowa State University of Science and Technology) explains animal systems and their function in this introductory text for pre-veterinary or veterinary tech students, and for students in animal-related curricula. Gross and microscopic anatomical structures are explored to help students build a basic foundation for future study and clinical practice. This third edition contains a new chapter on basics of structure and function, with explanations of anatomical terms and orientation, and expanded coverage of avian-specific physiology to reflect the role of poultry in agriculture. Annotation 漏2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)   Publisher Summary 2 This introductory physiology text helps students gain a greater understanding of the purpose for animal body parts and how each functions. Dr. Reece also explains anatomical structure—both gross and microscopic—in order to give pre-veterinary or veterinary tech students the basic foundation they need for future study and practice.Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animalsis organized according to body systems and covers each of the eight traditional domestic species: horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig, and chicken. Presentations include the systems that are unique to avian physiology. The Third Edition also includes study aids, self-evaluation sections and numerous illustrations to enhance the learning process.   Publisher Summary 3 This introductory physiology text helps students gain a greater understanding of the purpose for animal body parts and how each functions. Dr. Reece also explains anatomical structure—both gross and microscopic—in order to give pre-veterinary or veterinary tech students the basic foundation they need for future study and practice. Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals is organized according to body systems and covers each of the eight traditional domestic species: horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig, and chicken. Presentations include the systems that are unique to avian physiology. The Third Edition also includes study aids, self-evaluation sections and numerous illustrations to enhance the learning process.   Publisher Summary 4 This new third edition provides the reader with a greater understanding of the purpose of animal systems and their functions, resulting in a valuable introductory text for pre-veterinary or veterinary tech students, and for students in animal science-related curricula. Anatomical structure-both gross and microscopic-is also explored to help the reader build the basic foundation needed for future study and clinical practice. Features and highlights include: * New introductory chapter on Basics of Structure and Function, with explanations of anatomical terms and orientation. * Logical organization of content according to body systems, with coverage of eight traditional domestic species: horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig and chicken. * Greater coverage of avian-specific physiology to reflect the role of poultry in agriculture and growing public interest in birds as pets. * Expanded range of anatomy-oriented illustrations to convey key concepts effectively-a real benefit for beginning students. * Study aids and self-evaluation sections to help readers prepare for course work and exams.