Veterinary Embryology

Veterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed. A new edition of this highly successful student textbook, updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of embryology, with the inclusion of four new chapters Written by a team of authors with extensive experience of teaching this subject Short concise chapters on key topics describe complex concepts in a user–friendly way Additional tables, flow diagrams and numerous hand–drawn illustrations support the concepts presented in the text INDICE: Preface .Acknowledgements .1 Historical aspects of embryology .2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells .3 Gametogenesis .4 Fertilisation .5 Cleavage .6 Gastrulation .7 Aspects of cell signalling and gene functioning during development .8 Stem cells .9 Establishment of the basic body plan .10 Coelomic cavities .11 Foetal membranes .12 Forms of implantation and placentation .13 Early embryonic death in domestic species .14 Cardiovascular system .15 Embryological and post–natal features of haematopoiesis .16 Nervous system .17 Muscular and skeletal systems .18 Digestive system .19 Respiratory system .20 Urinary system .21 Male and female reproductive systems .22 Structures in the head and neck .23 Endocrine system .24 Eye and ear .25 Integumentary system .26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus .27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species .28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect pre–natal development .Glossary .Index

• ISBN: 978-1-118-94061-7
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 408
• Fecha Publicación: 28/10/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés