Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals [Paperback]

William O. Reece (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813814510 | ISBN-13: 978-0813814513 | Publication Date: March 4, 2009 | Edition: 4

Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Fourth Edition provides a thorough grounding in the structure and function of animal body systems. Taking an integrated approach to the basics of anatomy and physiology, the book helps readers understand their interconnection in common domestic species. With chapters logically arranged by system, Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals offers students in pre-veterinary or veterinary technology programs an excellent introduction to body systems and acts as a quick review of the basics for more advanced courses or in the clinical setting.

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"The fourth edition of Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals is a marked improvement over previous editions.... the illustrations are wonderful... [and] allow readers to visualize the structure in a cohesive manner.... well written and inclusive of all relevant material for a basic anatomy course." - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, September 2009

"This is a serious book for the veterinary student, a reference for the veterinarian or technician, and a good book to have in your library." - Veterinary Information Network

“The fourth edition of Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals provides a thorough overview of the structure and function of animal body systems.” - Veterinary Forum, May 2009

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Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Fourth Edition, provides a thorough grounding in the structure and function of animal body systems. Taking an integrated approach to the basics of anatomy – both gross and microscopic – and physiology, the book helps readers understand their interconnection in the most common domestic species. With chapters logically arranged by system, Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals offers students in pre-veterinary or veterinary technology programs an excellent introduction to body systems for future study and practice and acts as a quick review of the basics for more advanced courses in physiology or in a clinical setting.

The fourth edition maintains its expanded coverage of avian topics, including additional information on the kidney, respiration, digestion, and male and female reproduction systems, and a greater depth of information on body water and electrolytes, to facilitate comprehension of capillary dynamics, renal dynamics, and fluid replacement therapy. More than 350 illustrations, including many new and revised to this edition, reinforce the concepts covered in the text. To aid in student learning, the book incorporates many tools such as chapter outlines, study aid questions, self-evaluation exercises, clinical correlates, bolded key terms, and suggested reading, with two-color text for improved ease of use.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition (March 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813814510
• ISBN-13: 978-0813814513
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.3 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Text!, November 21, 2000

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"slavine2" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology of Domestic Animals (National Veterinary Medical Series) (Paperback)

This textbook covers the basics of physiology excellently. Thetext itself is informative yet concise, the descriptions given areclear and it is very comprehensible. Suitable for peclinical years asa primary textbook and also useful for those wanting a quick reminderof the basics, anyone with a general interest in the subject will alsofind the book genuinely interesting and informative. Theillustrations/diagrams are clear, plentiful and complement and clarifythe text appropriately.

The book is divided into 15 chapters, eachone dealing with a specific "body system". The study aidsand self evaluation sections (a series of questions and answers) atthe end of each chapter highlight the key facts and are invaluable asaids to studying the subject. For those who want to extend theirknowledge further a suggested reading list also at the end of thechapter will prove very useful. The physiology of all the mainspecies is covered in great detail, with attention to avianphysiology, which is a major benefit since many general physiologytextbooks tend to overlook this aspect. The basic anatomy of thespecies is also reviewed when necessary, which again aids in theunderstanding of the topic(s) being discussed.

The book presentsinformation in an interesting and inspiring manner and with it's easyto understand text and informative illustrations it really is a mustfor everyone who wishes to learn about animal physiology.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A top pick for any college-level library appealing to veterinary students, August 19, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (Paperback)

The fourth updated edition of Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals integrates different approaches to domestic animal anatomy from the microscopic level upwards, considering connections between species, systems, and expanded coverage of avian topics. Over 350 illustrations - many new or revised for this edition - makes for a top pick for any college-level library appealing to veterinary students.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written text, June 12, 2011

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This review is from: Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (Paperback)

I felt like this was a great undergrad level textbook for my Animal Anatomy/Physiology class. I plan on keeping it as a quick reference, though I'm sure I'll have to get a much denser book later in vet school.