Journal Of Comparative Physiology

Author : Marshall D. McCue
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642290565

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Comparative Physiology of Fasting, Starvation, and Food Limitation by Marshall D. McCue Pdf

All animals face the possibility of food limitation and ultimately starvation-induced mortality. This book summarizes state of the art of starvation biology from the ecological causes of food limitation to the physiological and evolutionary consequences of prolonged fasting. It is written for an audience with an understanding of general principles in animal physiology, yet offers a level of analysis and interpretation that will engage seasoned scientists. Each chapter is written by active researchers in the field of comparative physiology and draws on the primary literature of starvation both in nature and the laboratory. The chapters are organized among broad taxonomic categories, such as protists, arthropods, fishes, reptiles, birds, and flying, aquatic, and terrestrial mammals including humans; particularly well-studied animal models, e.g. endotherms are further organized by experimental approaches, such as analyses of blood metabolites, stable isotopes, thermobiology, and modeling of body composition.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : UOM:39015068699837

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Journal of Comparative Physiology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:182849817

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Comparative Physiology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan John Marshall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Birds
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031302388

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Biology and Comparative Physiology of Birds by Alan John Marshall Pdf

Author : Francis Jeffrey Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Anatomy, Comparative
ISBN : HARVARD:HN6FM7

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Comparative Anatomy and Physiology by Francis Jeffrey Bell Pdf

Author : K. Schmidt-Nielsen,L. Bolis,Simon Hugh Piper Maddrell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1978-03-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521216968

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Comparative Physiology by K. Schmidt-Nielsen,L. Bolis,Simon Hugh Piper Maddrell Pdf

This 1978 volume contains papers from contributors to the Third International Conference on Comparative physiology. The Conference selected particular areas for examination. In the first section of this volume the problems of how animals can take up water vapour from the atmosphere are considered as well as advances in studies of how water movements across epithelia are generated by solute movements. The second section deals with how a wide variety of animals, both invertebrate and vertebrate, living under stress in ionically unbalanced environments cope with the unusual difficulties of ionic regulation. In the final section biologists and physicists examine the role of fluid mechanics in biology. Both the theoretical basis of the hydrodynamics and aerodynamics and the biological investigations on the variety of fluid flows encountered inside and around organisms are presented.

Author : Lawrence C.H. Wang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642740787

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Advances in Comparative and Environmental Physiology by Lawrence C.H. Wang Pdf

When survival is challenged by the cold, animals react by employing both behavioral and physiological solutions. Depending on the magni tude of the cold stress and the nature of the adjustment, simple avoidance or sophisticated capacity or resistance compensations may be used. Thus, migration, shelter seeking, metabolic and insulative compen sation, torpor, and freezing avoidance and tolerance are successful tac tics used by diverse groups of animals. To understand and appreciate the benefits of these tactics, it is necessary to examine not only the well being of the whole animal but also their basic underlying mechanisms. In ad dition, it is also of fundamental importance to grasp how seasonal cold affects the survivorship and reproductive success of populations when confronted by a general reduction in primary productivity and an elevated energy cost for maintenance (e. g. in endotherms). In this regard, a synthetic overview which integrates aspects of cell biology, biochem istry, physiology, neurobiology, behavior, and population biology should be a fruitful approach in providing a holistic understanding on how animals adapt to cold. The present volume is an attempt to achieve such an overview; its objective is to provide a depth and breadth of coverage that is essential to a full appreciation of animal adaptation to cold. It is the hope of the contributing authors that this book will serve as an effective reference text for all senior undergraduate and graduate students as well as research scientists with an interest in cold physiology.

Author : Michael A Singer
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781908979308

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Comparative Physiology, Natural Animal Models and Clinical Medicine by Michael A Singer Pdf

This book describes a novel and unique approach to the treatment of human diseases based on the study of natural animal models. A natural animal model is defined as an animal group or species that possesses a set of biochemical/physiological characteristics which are natural and adaptive for that animal, but are quite abnormal for humans. For example, how is it that birds can tolerate blood glucose concentrations which in humans are associated with diabetes. The natural animal model is living proof that a biological answer to this question is available. By studying natural animal models, we can gain valuable insights into the treatment of various human clinical disorders. Covering a wide range of disorders, this book describes in detail how medical scientists can take advantage of all the “research” that nature has already performed over billions of years in biological problem solving through extensive animal design testing and selection. Contents:IntroductionDiabetes MellitusChronic Renal FailureAtherosclerotic Vascular DiseaseDisuse Osteoporosis and Disuse Muscle AtrophyAmmonia ToxicityHypoxia/IschemiaEpilogue Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biology, medical scientists, comparative physiologists and biologists. Keywords:Comparative;Physiology;Models;Clinical Medicine;NaturalKey Features:Discusses in detail for each of six clinical disorders the current understanding of the pathogenesis of the disorder and how the natural animal model has solved that particular problemSuggests potential research questions based upon what is known and not known about the natural animal modelClearly illustrates that natural animal models not only provide a different perspective from traditional animal models, but also prove that biological solutions currently exist for different human diseasesHighlights the power of a comparative physiological approach to the development of treatments for human diseasesReviews:“This is an interesting and important book … A few of these questions about natural models for disease have been raised before by comparative physiologists, but they have largely been ignored by those involved in medical research. Dr Singer hopes that a presentation by a clinician will correct this situation. I sincerely hope that he is correct for I agree with his basic thesis.”Professor Emeritus William H Dantzler University of Arizona “Michael Singer has produced a marvellous volume of thought provoking observations … This volume presents a tour de force of integrative and comparative physiology to consider the possible answers to such questions … For many reasons, I cannot recommend this splendid book highly enough.”Troels Ring Aalborg Hospital, Denmark “The style is easily readable, with a logical progression from a clinical setting in the Introduction, through a number of common disease entities … There is a satisfying combination of science and art, and a call for further research in each area … The book is suitable for medical professionals of all levels of training and interests, from the Basic Scientist in the laboratory to the Clinician at the bedside.”Professor A R Morton Queen's University, Ontario

Author : Stephen J. Warburton,Warren W. Burggren,Bernd Pelster,Carl L. Reiber,John Spicer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780190290672

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Comparative Developmental Physiology by Stephen J. Warburton,Warren W. Burggren,Bernd Pelster,Carl L. Reiber,John Spicer Pdf

Comparative developmental physiology is a growing discipline examining a diversity of organisms as they transform from single cells to mature, reproductive individuals. This collection of original, innovative essays emerged from a Roundtable on Comparative Developmental Physiology held in Glen Rose, Texas in the summer of 2002. This meeting brought together investigators studying the physiology of developing animals in an effort to identify the field's potential contributions to biology. The participants honed in on common emerging themes and future goals, which are reflected in the chapters within. The nascent community of comparative developmental physiologists was challenged to amplify the power of data collection and tool development by focusing on a few select model organisms, while still employing the power of the broader, more traditional comparative approach. Evolution has provided comparative developmental physiologists with remarkable biological diversity, which they have used to investigate a broad range of questions critical for understanding how life works. This goes beyond the basic nuts and bolts of cellular mechanisms to the functional whole, from the mechanistic level to behavior within and between organisms. The union of developmental biology with the breadth of comparative physiology holds much promise for a deeper understanding of evolutionary processes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1244 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Cell physiology
ISBN : NYPL:33433060018441

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Journal of Cellular and Comparative Physiology by Anonim Pdf

Author : David W. Bishop,C. Ladd Prosser
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0353206334

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Comparative Animal Physiology by David W. Bishop,C. Ladd Prosser Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 1154 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781490107967

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Issues in Physiology, Cell Biology, and Molecular Medicine: 2013 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Issues in Physiology, Cell Biology, and Molecular Medicine: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Experimental Physiology. The editors have built Issues in Physiology, Cell Biology, and Molecular Medicine: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Experimental Physiology in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Physiology, Cell Biology, and Molecular Medicine: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Günther K. H. Zupanc
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199208302

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Behavioral Neurobiology by Günther K. H. Zupanc Pdf

Shaun D. Cain, The Journal of Experimental Biology --Book Jacket.

Author : C. Edward Stevens,Ian D. Hume
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521617146

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Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System by C. Edward Stevens,Ian D. Hume Pdf

This book discusses the structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrates.

Author : Knut Schmidt-Nielsen,Liana Bolis,Charles Richard Taylor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1980-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521228476

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Comparative Physiology: Primitive Mammals by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen,Liana Bolis,Charles Richard Taylor Pdf

This book attempts to dispel the widely held notion that 'primitive' animals are less advanced or less complex than the 'non-primitive'.