Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals

by Jiro J. Kaneko (Editor)

Overview

Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals, Third Edition, represents a major revision of the previous editions. Since the publication of the first edition of ""Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals,"" veterinary clinical biochemistry has enjoyed a virtual explosion of new knowledge commensurate with the increased importance of companion animals, the livestock industry, and experimental animals. This third edition brings together some of the most important areas of clinical biochemistry pertinent to these sectors. For this purpose, new chapters on the reproductive hormones and clinical enzymology have been added, in addition to a rewriting of the chapters on renal function and plasma proteins and extensive revisions of all other chapters. The volume contains 18 chapters and opens with discussions of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and associated disorders. This is followed by separate chapters on serum proteins and the dysproteinemias; porpyhrins; clinical enzymology; liver, pancreatic, and kidney function; and the physiology and pathophysiology of body fluids. Subsequent chapters deal with pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function; skeletal muscle function; calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron metabolism; the mechanisms of homeostasis; and cerebrospinal fluid physiology.

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ISBN-13:	9781483273655
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	06/28/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	846
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Table of Contents

List of ContributorsPreface1 Carbohydrate Metabolism and Its Disorders I. Introduction II. Digestion III. Absorption IV. Metabolism of Absorbed Carbohydrates V. Interrelationships of Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein Metabolism VI. Insulin and Carbohydrate Metabolism VII. Blood Glucose Concentration and It's Regulation VIII. Methodology IX. Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism X. Disorders of Ruminants Associated with Hypoglycemia References2 Lipid Metabolism and Its Disorders I. Introduction II. Classes of Lipids III. Chemistry of Some Lipids IV. Digestion and Absorption of Lipids V. Fate of Dietary Lipids VI. Transport of Lipids VII. Biosynthesis of Lipids VIII. Oxidation of Fatty Acids IX. Special Aspects of Lipid Metabolism in Domestic Animals References3 Serum Proteins and the Dysproteinemias I. Introduction II. Methodology III. Normal Serum Proteins IV. Interpretation of Serum Protein Profiles References4 Porphyrins, Heme, and Erythrocyte Metabolism: The Porphyrias I. Introduction II. Erythropoiesis III. The Developing Erythrocyte and Reticulocyte IV. The Mature Erythrocyte V. Determinants of RBC Survival VI. Porphyrias of Animals References5 Clinical Enzymology I. Introduction II. Basic Enzymology III. Serum Enzymes of Clinical Diagnostic Importance IV. Organs References6 Liver Function I. Introduction II. General Types of Liver Disease III. Indication for Liver Function Tests IV. Classification of Liver Function Tests V. Tests Measuring the Hepatic Transport (Uptake, Conjugation, and Excretion) of Organic Anions VI. Serum Enzyme Tests VII. Specific Biochemical Tests VIII. Liver Biopsy and Radiographic Procedures References7 Pancreatic Function I. Introduction II. Psychology of the Pancreas III. Pancreatic Disease IV. Laboratory Diagnostic Aids References8 Gastrointestinal Function I. Introduction II. Gastrointestinal Secretion III. Digestion and Absorption IV. Disturbances of Gastrointestinal Function References9 Kidney Function I. Introduction II. Normal Renal Functions III. Alterations in Renal Function Due to Extrarenal Factors IV. Primary Renal Dysfunction—Acute Failure V. Primary Renal Dysfunction—Chronic Failure VI. Urinalysis VII. Tests of Renal Function References10 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance I. Introduction II. Physiology of Body Fluids III. Pathophysiology of Body Water IV. Pathophysiology of Osmotic Pressure V. Salt and Water Interrelationships VI. Pathophysiology of Acid-Base Balance VII. Pathophysiology of Potassium Metabolism VIII. Role of Anions IX. Clinical Evaluation of Patients X. Laboratory Evaluation of Patients XI. Clinical Syndromes Associated with Disturbances of Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance XII. Fluid Therapy References11 Pituitary and Adrenal Function I. Introduction II. Hormones of the Adenohypophysis III. Hormones of the Neurohypophysis IV. Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex V. Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla VI. Tests of Function References12 Thyroid Function I. Introduction II. Anatomical Considerations III. Physiology IV. Thyroid Function Tests V. Disorders of Iodine Metabolism References13 Reproductive Hormones I. Introduction II. Assay Methods III. Physiology of Reproductive Hormones in the Female IV. Clinical Aspects of Reproductive Endocrinology References14 Skeletal Muscle Function I. Introduction II. Sarcoplasmic Organelles and Muscular Contraction III. Heterogeneity of Skeletal Muscle IV. Neural Tropic Influences on Muscle V. Adaptations to Exercise VI. Serum Enzyme Determinations in the Diagnosis of Neuromuscular Disorders VII.