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Author:   R. Michael Akers (Virgina Polytechnic Institue and State University, USA) ,  D. Michael Denbow (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.40cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   2.427kg
ISBN:  

9781394304240

ISBN 10:   1394304242
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   21 August 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition xxvii Preface to the Second Edition xxix Preface to the First Edition xxxi About the Companion Website xxxiii 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1 2 The Cell: The Common Physiological Denominator 11 3 Fundamental Biochemical Pathways and Processes in Cellular Physiology 61 4 Tissue Structure and Organization 95 5 Integumentary System 139 6 Bones and Skeletal System 159 7 Muscular Tissue 201 8 Introduction to the Nervous System 241 9 Central Nervous System 271 10 The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System 299 11 Special Senses 335 12 Endocrine System 367 13 Cardiovascular System 435 14 Respiratory System 487 15 Immunity 515 16 Urinary System 539 17 Digestive System 567 18 Lactation 623 19 Reproduction 659 References 695 Glossary 697 Index 745

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R. Michael Akers, Ph.D., is the Emeritus Faculty, Horace E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Dairy Science at Virginia Tech and Department Head of Dairy Science. He has received numerous university and professional society awards for research excellence including the Young Scientist, Borden, and Pharmacia and Upjohn Physiology Awards from the American Dairy Science Association and the Animal Growth and Development Award from the American Society of Animal Science. D. Michael Denbow, Ph.D., is Emeritus Professor of Animal Science at Virginia Tech and has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching including Purina Mills Award for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Award of Merit, National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, and the W.E. Wine Award for Excellence in Teaching from Virginia Tech.

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