Table Of ContentAnatomy and Physiology
of Domestic Animals
Second Edition
Anatomy and Physiology
of Domestic Animals
Second Edition
R. Michael Akers
D. Michael Denbow
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Akers, R. Michael, author.
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals / R. Michael Akers and D. Michael Denbow. – Second edition.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-118-35638-8 (cloth : alk. paper) – ISBN 978-1-118-68858-8 – ISBN 978-1-118-68860-1 (ePub) – ISBN 978-1-118-68861-8 (eMobi)
– ISBN 978-1-118-68862-5 – ISBN 978-1-118-68866-3 (ePdf)
I. Denbow, D. Michael, author. II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Anatomy, Veterinary. 2. Animals, Domestic–physiology. 3. Physiology. SF 761]
SF761
636.089′2–dc23
2013017935
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Contents
Preface vii Chapter 9. Central Nervous System 241
Preface to the First Edition ix Chapter 10. Peripheral and Autonomic
About the Companion Website xi Nervous System 265
Chapter 11. Special Senses 297
Chapter 1. Introduction to Anatomy Chapter 12. Endocrine System 323
and Physiology 3 Chapter 13. Cardiovascular System 375
Chapter 2. The Cell: The Common Chapter 14. Respiratory System 417
Physiological Denominator 11 Chapter 15. Immunity 441
Chapter 3. Fundamental Biochemical Chapter 16. Urinary System 459
Pathways and Processes in Chapter 17. Digestive System 483
Cellular Physiology 57 Chapter 18. Lactation 529
Chapter 4. Tissue Structure and Organization 85 Chapter 19. Reproduction 557
Chapter 5. Integumentary System 121
Chapter 6. Bones and Skeletal System 139 Glossary 591
Chapter 7. Muscular Tissue 179 Index 633
Chapter 8. Introduction to the Nervous System 215
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Preface
As we originally concluded, the study of physiology agricultural and biological sciences to be successful in
goes hand-in-hand with consideration of anatomy at upper-level specialty courses such as nutrition, repro-
multiple levels. While the fundamental focus of this duction, lactation, growth biology, biotechnology, and
text is physiology, we have strived to include suffi- the like. We also anticipate that this text will provide
cient system, organ, tissue, and cellular anatomy for new graduate students with a readily understandable
students to better appreciate the integration of both source for review of basic principles.
topics. In short, structure and function are inti- We would like to thank our wives (Cathy Akers, 43
mately interconnected. Our book is rich with illustra- years and counting; Dr. Cindy Denbow) for their love,
tions that we believe add interest and enhance support, and understanding through these long hours
understanding. of figure making, writing, and editing. We would also
Moreover, we have made all of these illustrations like to thank our graduate students, colleagues, and
available to instructors who adopt the book for use in students in our classes for the inspiration, a helping
their classes. We have also increased the use of textbox hand, and lots of questions. We would like to espe-
highlights to provide examples to compel student cially thank Ms. Sara Robinson for preparing several
interest and inquiry. Chapter summaries and sample drawings and Drs. Anthony Capuco, Steve Ellis, Frank
questions for both the student and instructor, as well Gwazdauskas, Ray Nebel, and Frank Robinson, and
as specific websites for each, will increase the utility Mrs. Cathy Parsons for photographs used in the text.
of the text as well.
As before, our overriding goal with this edition is R. Michael Akers
to provide foundations for undergraduate students in D. Michael Denbow
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