principles of animal physiology 3rd edition pdf download

We have had three principal goals in preparing the content of this book.

One, in accord with Kuhns dictum, has been to articulate the central paradigms of contemporary animal physiology.

Our third content goal has been to draw attention to the cutting edges of physiological science, the places where the onward progress of research is challenging old paradigms and potentially creating footholds for new ones.

Its full-colour illustrations include many novel, visually effective features to help students learn.

Each of the 25 main chapters starts with a brief animal example to engage student interest and demonstrate the value of the material that will be learned.

The book includes five additional, briefer At Work chapters that apply students newfound physiological knowledge to curiosity-provoking and important topics, including diving by marine mammals, the mechanisms of navigation, and muscle plasticity in use and disuse.

Concepts and integrative themes are emphasized while giving students the specifics they need.

The pages are filled with information on everything from knockout mice, genomics, and enzyme chemistry to traditional organ physiology, phylogenetic analysis, and applications to human affairs.

Complex principles are developed clearly and carefully to help students understand important concepts in sufficient depth without being overwhelmed.

Pedagogical aids include embedded summaries throughout chapters, study questions, partially annotated reference lists, an extensive glossary, appendices, and an upgraded index.

For all three authors, teaching physiology to undergraduate students has been a lifelong priority.

The opening five chapters provide background material on physiological basics, cell-molecular concepts, genomics, physiological development, transport of solutes and water, ecology, and evolutionary biology.

Principles Of Animal Physiology 3Rd Edition Pdf Download