Physiology of Mammals and Other Vertebrates

This 1980 second edition of a 1965 original offers a thorough appraisal of the field of mammal physiology.

P. T. Marshall (Author), G. M. Hughes (Author)

9780521295864, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 4 December 1980

362 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.63 kg

First published in 1980 as the second edition of a 1965 original, this book was extensively revised for this version, reflecting numerous advances in the area. Advice from specialists on various aspects of physiology was incorporated, resulting in a fresh appraisal of mammal physiology, especially in the fields of coordination and homeostatic mechanisms. The biochemical approach was extended and a much fuller treatment of reproduction was also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in animal physiology.

Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
1. Nutrition
2. Enzymes
3. Digestion
4. Respiration, gas exchange and transport systems
5. The skin and temperature control
6. Circulatory systems and the blood
7. Excretion
8. The skeleton and muscles
9. Locomotion
10. Nervous coordination
11. The endocrine system
12. Reproduction
Index.

Subject Areas: Physiology [MFG]