Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

Preface vii Preface to the First Edition ix About the Companion Website xi Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3 Chapter 2. The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator 11 Chapter 3. Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology 57 Chapter 4. Tissue Structure and Organization 85 Chapter 5. Integumentary System 121 Chapter 6. Bones and Skeletal System 139 Chapter 7. Muscular Tissue 179 Chapter 8. Introduction to the Nervous System 215 Chapter 9. Central Nervous System 241 Chapter 10. Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System 265 Chapter 11. Special Senses 297 Chapter 12. Endocrine System 323 Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System 375 Chapter 14. Respiratory System 417 Chapter 15. Immunity 441 Chapter 16. Urinary System 459 Chapter 17. Digestive System 483 Chapter 18. Lactation 529 Chapter 19. Reproduction 557 Glossary 591 Index 633