Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone interested in comparative physiology, poultry science, veterinary medicine, and related fields. This volume establishes the standard for those who need the latest and best information on the physiology of birds. Includes new chapters on endocrine disruptors, magnetoreception, genomics, proteomics, mitochondria, control of food intake, molting, stress, the avian endocrine system, bone, the metabolic demands of migration, behavior and control of body temperature Features extensively revised chapters on the cardiovascular system, pancreatic hormones, respiration, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal gland, muscle, gastro-intestinal physiology, incubation, circadian rhythms, annual cycles, flight, the avian immune system, embryo physiology and control of calcium. Stands out as the only comprehensive, single volume devoted to bird physiology Offers a full consideration of both blood and avian metabolism on the companion website (http://booksite.elsevier.com/ 9780124071605). Tables feature hematological and serum biochemical parameters together with circulating concentrations of glucose in more than 200 different species of wild birds INDICE: 1. Avian Genomics 2. Avian Transcriptomics 3. Avian Proteomics 4. Mitochondrial Physiology 5. The Somatosensory System 6. The Avian Ear 7. The Chemical Senses in Birds 8. Magnetoreception in Birds 9. The Subpallium and Autonomic Nervous System 10. Blood 11. The Cardiovascular System 12. Renal and Extra-renal Regulation of Body Fluid Composition 13. Respiration 14. Gastro-intestinal Anatomy and Physiology 15. Bone 16. Skeletal Muscle 17. Immune System 18. Carbohydrate Metabolism 19. Adipose Tissue and Lipid Metabolism 20. Protein Metabolism 21. Control of Feed Intake 22. Avian Endocrine Systems 23. Pituitary Gland 24. Thyroids 25. The Parathyroids, Calcitonin and Vitamin D 26. Adrenals 27. Pancreas 28. Female 29. Male 30. Behavior 31. Brooding 32. Incubation 33. Stress 34. Circadian Rhythms 35. Photoperiodism 36. Annual Cycles 37. Regulation of Body Temperature 38. Molting 39. Flight 40. Addressing the Physiological Challenges of Migration 41. Avian Toxicants and Endocrine Disrupters
- ISBN: 978-0-12-407160-5
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1056
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2014
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