Anatomy and physiology of farm animals /
Rowan D. Frandson, W. Lee Wilke, Anna Dee Fails
- 7th ed
- Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.
- xiii, 512 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Poultry Anatomy and physiology of the cell -- Embryology -- Skeletal system -- Microscopic anatomy and growth and development of bone -- Joints -- Anatomy of the muscular system -- Microscopic anatomy and physiology of muscle -- Anatomy of the nervous system -- Physiology of the nervous system -- Sense organs -- Endocrinology -- Integument -- Equine foot and passive stay apparatus -- Blood and other body fluids -- Body defenses and the immune system -- Anatomy of the cardiovascular system -- Physiology of the heart and circulation -- Respiratory system -- Anatomy of the digestive system -- Physiology of digestion -- Nutrition and metabolism -- Urinary system -- Anatomy of the male reproductive system -- Physiology of male reproduction -- Anatomy of the female reproductive system -- Ovary and estrous cycles -- Pregnancy and parturition -- Anatomy and physiology of the mammary glands -- Poultry