Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians 3rd Edition by Thomas P. Colville, ISBN-13: 978-0323227933

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians 3rd Edition by Thomas P. Colville, ISBN-13: 978-0323227933

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• Publisher: ‎ Mosby; 3rd edition (April 2, 2015)
• Language: ‎ English
• 656 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0323227937
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0323227933

Start your veterinary technician education off on the right foot with Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition. Combining expert clinical coverage with engaging writing and vivid illustrations, this popular text is the key to helping you understand the anatomic and physiologic principles that will carry you throughout your career. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the diverse ways in which animal bodies function at both the systemic and cellular levels, the new third edition features a variety of helpful application boxes, vocabulary lists, and Test Yourself questions in every chapter to ensure you have a firm grasp of anatomic structure and its relevance to clinical practice.

• High quality, full color illustrations highlight the details of anatomic structure to enhance understanding of anatomy functions.
• Chapter outlines summarize the contents of each chapter at the major concept level.
• Clinical Application boxes throughout the text demonstrate the clinical relevance of anatomic and physiologic principles.
• Test Yourself questions recap important information that appeared in the preceding section.
• Comprehensive glossary at the end of the text provides concise definitions and phonetic pronunciations of terms.

• NEW! Vocabulary Fundamentals list of terms at the beginning of each chapter introduce readers to new scientific terms and their pronunciations.

Table of Contents:

Cover image
Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Vet Tech Threads
1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction
Anatomy and Physiology
Terminology
General Plan of the Animal Body
Health
Homeostasis
2 Chemical Basis for Life*
Introduction
Matter
Chemical Bonds
Chemical Components of Living Organisms
Inorganic Compounds
Organic Compounds
3 Anatomy of the Cell
Introduction
Our Early Understanding of Cells
Looking Inside the Cell
4 Cell Physiology
Introduction
Body Fluids
Membrane Processes: Excretion, Secretion and Absorption
Life Cycle of the Cell
Control of Cell Division
Protein Synthesis
Genetic Mutations
Cell Differentiation and Development
5 Tissues
Introduction
Gross and Microscopic Anatomy
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Tissue Healing and Repair
6 The Integument and Related Structures
Introduction
Integument
Related Structures of the Integument
7 The Skeletal System
Introduction
Bone
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Visceral Skeleton
Joints
8 Muscular System
Introduction
Skeletal Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle
9 Nervous System
Introduction
Neurons and Supporting Cells
Organization of the Nervous System
Neuron Function: Depolarization and Repolarization
How Neurons Communicate: the Synapse
The Central Nervous System—Brain and Spinal Cord
The Autonomic Nervous System
Reflexes and the Reflex Arc
10 Sense Organs
Introduction
General Senses
Special Senses
11 Endocrine System
Introduction
Hormones
The Major Endocrine Glands
Other Endocrine Organs
Prostaglandins
12 Blood, Lymph, and Lymph Nodes
Introduction
Blood Composition
Hematopoiesis
Cellular Components of Blood: Red Blood Cells
Platelets
White Blood Cells
The Lymphatic System
Transfusion Therapy
13 Immunity and Defense
Introduction
Anatomic Organization of the Immune System
Functional Organization of the Immune System
14 The Cardiovascular System
Introduction
The Heart
Cardiac Conduction System
Normal Heart Sounds
Abnormal Heart Sounds
Cardiac Output
Blood Vessels
Blood Circulation in the Fetus
Pulse
Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Monitoring
Venipuncture
15 The Respiratory System
Introduction
Structure
Function
16 Digestive System
Introduction
Basic Structure of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function
Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Teeth
Tongue
Salivary Glands
Temporomandibular Joint
Pharynx
Esophagus
Digestion in the Oral Cavity and Pharynx
Swallowing/Deglutition
Abdominal Cavity
Stomach
Monogastric Stomach and Digestion
Ruminant Stomach and Digestion
Small Intestine and Associated Structures
Secretions of the Small Intestine
Pancreas
Liver, Bile Duct, and Gallbladder
Small Intestinal Motility
Digestion in the Small Intestine
The Large Intestine
Motility of the Large Intestine
Regulation of Large Intestine Motility
Digestion and Absorption in the Large Intestine
Emptying of the Rectum
17 Nutrients and Metabolism
Introduction
Nutrients
Metabolism
18 The Urinary System
Introduction
Parts of the Urinary System
Kidneys
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Urethra
References and Further Reading
19 The Reproductive System
Introduction
Meiosis
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
20 Pregnancy, Development, and Lactation
Introduction
Breeding and Fertilization of the Ovum
Pregnancy and Development
Mammary Glands and Lactation
21 Avian Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction
Topography
Integument
Musculoskeletal System
Sense Organs
Endocrine System
Digestive System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Urogenital System
Summary
References and Further Reading
22 Amphibian and Reptilian Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction
Taxonomy
Metabolism
Integument
Vision
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Ears and Hearing
Gastrointestinal Tract
Cloaca
Kidneys
Reproductive System
Endocrine System
Nervous System
Musculoskeletal System
Summary
Further Reading
Glossary
Index

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