Sturkie's avian physiology /
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Academic Press/Elsevier,
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Publisher Address: | London ; Waltham, MA : |
Publication Dates: | [2015] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | Sixth edition |
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Carrier Form: | xxv, 1028 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780124071605 : 0124071600 |
Index Number: | QL698 |
CLC: | Q959.7 |
Call Number: | Q959.7/S935/6th ed. |
Contents: |
Undergirding Themes. Avian genomics / Transcriptomics of physiological systems / Avian proteomics / Mitochondrial physiology / Sensory Biology and Nervous System Theme. The avian somatosensory system : a comparative view / Avian hearing / The chemical senses in birds / Magnetoreception in birds and its use for long-distance migration / The avian subpallium and autonomic nervous system / Organ Systems Theme. Blood / The cardiovascular system / Osmoregulatory systems of birds / Respiration / Gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology / Poultry bone development and bone disorders / Skeletal muscle / The avian immune system / Metabolism Theme. Carbohydrate metabolism / Adipose tissue and lipid metabolism / Protein metabolism / Food intake regulation / Endocrine Theme. Avian endocrine system / Pituitary gland / Thyroids / The role of hormones in the regulation of bone turnover and eggshell calcification / Adrenals / Endocrine pancreas / Reproductive Theme. Reproduction in the female / Reproduction in male birds / Reproductive behavior / Brooding / The physiology of the avian embryo / Cross Cutting Themes. Stress in birds / Circadian rhythms / Circannual cycles and photoperiodism / Annual schedules / Regulation of body temperature : strategies and mechanisms / Avian molting / Flight / Physiological challenges of migration / Actions of toxicants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in birds / |