Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Mar 10, 2015 - Medical - 656 pages
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Contents

1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1
2 Chemical Basis for Life
11
3 Anatomy of the Cell
45
4 Cell Physiology
72
6 The Integument and Related Structures
147
7 The Skeletal System
170
8 Muscular System
210
9 Nervous System
226
14 The Cardiovascular System
338
15 The Respiratory System
361
16 Digestive System
378
17 Nutrients and Metabolism
416
18 The Urinary System
445
19 The Reproductive System
464
20 Pregnancy Development and Lactation
486
21 Avian Anatomy and Physiology
500

10 Sense Organs
252
11 Endocrine System
273
12 Blood Lymph and Lymph Nodes
292
13 Immunity and Defense
317
22 Amphibian and Reptilian Anatomy and Physiology
541
Glossary
567
Index
615
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Tom Colville helped develop the veterinary technology program at North Dakota State University. He is currently the lead veterinarian at Red River Zoo. Joanna Bassert is a premier veterinary technician instructor and program director at Manor College. She is the lead Editor for our market-leading textbook, McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses.

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