Textbook of Veterinary Physiology by James G. Cunningham, Bradley G. Klein

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Now with full-color illustrations, this easy-to-follow text takes the vast subject of physiology and focuses on concepts most important to the practice of veterinary medicine. It includes coverage of physiopathology and clinical problem-solving techniques, making this a practical resource for any practice. The book's logical, body-system organization makes it easy to find specific information. This edition includes a new chapter on cancer and a new section on the immune system.

• Expanded information on diabetes mellitus includes the culmination of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and dietary management of Type 2 diabetes in cats.
  
• Clinical Correlations boxes - increased by 25% in this edition - show how principles and concepts of physiology may be applied to the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary patients.
  
• Summaries of essential points open each chapter, introducing new concepts and helping you prepare for examinations.
• Practice questions on the Evolve website make it easy to review for examinations or practice by taking sample exams.

• Cancer and Cell Cycle Control chapter describes the malfunction of the cell involved in neoplasia, essential background to diagnosing and treating cancer in pets.
• Immune Function section covers the normal function of the immune system and how it may be affected by autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders, leading to several types of diseases.

Douglas E. Hutchens

This covers veterinary physiology under nine headings: the cell, neurophysiology, cardiovascular physiology, gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism, endocrinology, reproduction and lactation, renal physiology, respiratory function, and homeostasis. Each chapter describes the physiologic function for that particular organ system, followed by clinical correlations. At the conclusion of each chapter, review questions with answers are presented. The purpose of this book is to introduce veterinary students to pertinent concepts of physiology in veterinary medicine. The book is an excellent way to peak the interest of first-year veterinary students in basic physiology as it relates to the clinical application of veterinary medicine. The intended audience is first-year veterinary students in physiology. Each chapter features illustrations that diagram the basic mechanism of each organ system. Another focus of each chapter is the basic physiology related to clinical cases that help the student understand the relevance of the basic physiology. This text is an excellent way to relate basic physiology to clinical applications. By doing this, students will be motivated to learn basic physiology as it will help them understand clinical cases. The format of the text is very student friendly. Also the review questions at the end of each chapter cover the major points that a veterinary student will find beneficial throughout their career.

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Reviewer:Douglas E. Hutchens, DVM, MS (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description:This covers veterinary physiology under nine headings: the cell, neurophysiology, cardiovascular physiology, gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism, endocrinology, reproduction and lactation, renal physiology, respiratory function, and homeostasis. Each chapter describes the physiologic function for that particular organ system, followed by clinical correlations. At the conclusion of each chapter, review questions with answers are presented.
Purpose:The purpose of this book is to introduce veterinary students to pertinent concepts of physiology in veterinary medicine. The book is an excellent way to peak the interest of first-year veterinary students in basic physiology as it relates to the clinical application of veterinary medicine.
Audience:The intended audience is first-year veterinary students in physiology.
Features:Each chapter features illustrations that diagram the basic mechanism of each organ system. Another focus of each chapter is the basic physiology related to clinical cases that help the student understand the relevance of the basic physiology.
Assessment:This text is an excellent way to relate basic physiology to clinical applications. By doing this, students will be motivated to learn basic physiology as it will help them understand clinical cases. The format of the text is very student friendly. Also the review questions at the end of each chapter cover the major points that a veterinary student will find beneficial throughout their career.

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