Principles of Animal Physiology (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Christopher D. Moyes (Author), Patricia M. Schulte (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0321501551 | ISBN-13: 978-0321501554 | Publication Date: October 15, 2007 | Edition: 2

Principles of Animal Physiology, Second Edition continues to set a new standard for animal physiology books with its focus on animal diversity, its clear foundation in molecular and cell biology, its concrete examples throughout, and its fully integrated coverage of the endocrine system. The book includes the most up-to-date research on animal genetics and genomics, methods and models, and offers a diverse range of vertebrate and invertebrate examples.

The Cellular Basis of Animal Physiology: Introduction to Physiological Principles, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Cell Physiology,  Hormones and Cell Signaling,  Neuron Structure and Function,  Cellular Movement and Muscles. Integrating Physiological Systems:  Sensory Systems, Functional Organization of Nervous Systems, Circulatory Systems, Respiratory Systems, Ion and Water Balance, Digestion, Locomotion, Thermal Physiology, Reproduction.

MARKET: For all readers interested in animal physiology.

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About the Author

Christopher D. Moyes received his Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of British Columbia in the area of comparative muscle physiology. After postdoctoral fellowships in molecular physiology at the U.S. National Institutes of Health and Simon Fraser University, he took a position at Queen's University, where he is an associate professor in the Department of Biology. He teaches a spectrum of courses in cell biology and animal physiology, while continuing to pursue his research interests in molecular physiology and biochemistry.

Chris is a recipient of the Premier's Research Excellence Award. He is a member of the American Physiological Society and The Canadian Society of Zoologists and has served on the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada grant panel for Animal Biology. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers, including contributions to four books. Among his recent papers are Moyes, C.D., and D.L. Hood (2003) "Origins and consequences of mitochondrial variation in vertebrate muscle," Annual Review of Physiology 65: 177-201 and Moyes, C.D. (2003) "Controlling muscle mitochondrial content," Journal of Experimental Biology 206: 4285-4391.

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Patricia M. Schulte received her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University in the area of evolutionary physiology focusing on the role that changes in gene expression play in evolution. She is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she teaches animal physiology and evolutionary physiology and runs an active research program. Using several species of fish as model systems, her research group is particularly focused on the relationship between genetic variation, performance differences, and fitness in a changing environment. She also conducts research into applied questions relating to fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic toxicology.

Trish is a recipient of the Premier's Research Excellence Award and several teaching awards, including the UBC Science Undergraduate Society Award for Excellence in Teaching. Trish is a member of the Canadian Society of Zoologists and the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. She is an associate editor for the scientific journal Physiological and Biochemical Zoology.

She has published more than 30 peer-reviewed papers, including two book chapters. Among her recent papers are DeKoning, A. B. L., D.J. Picard, S.R. Bond, and P.M. Schulte (2004) "Stress and interpopulation variation in glycolytic enzyme expression in a teleost fish, Fundulus heteroclitus," and P.M. Schulte (2003) "Na+/K+-ATPase alpha-isoform switching in gills of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during salinity transfer," Journal of Experimental Biology 206: 4475-4486.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 784 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 2 edition (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321501551
• ISBN-13: 978-0321501554
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, Highly Approachable Physiology Textbook, June 3, 2010

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This review is from: Principles of Animal Physiology (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I used this textbook for an intro level animal physiology class. Overall the book is very well written and approachable. Concepts are laid out simply and in an easy to follow format. If you are looking for a detailed look at underlying mechanisms than this book is not for you --but this isn't the focus of physiology as a discipline. Physiology is concerned with the larger relationship between biological structure and function. For instance, why cardiac cells are different from skeletal muscle. In this regard, the book is quite excellent.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This Textbook Is Incredible!!!, April 25, 2010

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This review is from: Principles of Animal Physiology (The Physiology Place Series) (Hardcover)

I took a killer physiology class and didn't want to buy the latest edition of the textbook because it was way out of my price range. I ended up buying this one and I am so glad I did. This book is incredible for anyone taking a physiology class, especially one that requires it. I hate reading textbooks and much prefer learning from the professor but I found this book easy to read and very very informative. It has the information you need in a format that is interesting so you can actually finish a chapter without falling asleep. I highly recommend this textbook!!!

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The book was just what I needed! Saved us money when comparing to bookstore prices of course! Everything was great.