Sturkie's Avian Physiology
Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone interested in comparative physiology, poultry science, veterinary medicine, and related fields. This volume establishes the standard for those who need the latest and best information on the physiology of birds. - Includes new chapters on endocrine disruptors, magnetoreception, genomics, proteomics, mitochondria, control of food intake, molting, stress, the avian endocrine system, bone, the metabolic demands of migration, behavior and control of body temperature - Features extensively revised chapters on the cardiovascular system, pancreatic hormones, respiration, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal gland, muscle, gastro-intestinal physiology, incubation, circadian rhythms, annual cycles, flight, the avian immune system, embryo physiology and control of calcium - Stands out as the only comprehensive, single volume devoted to bird physiology - Offers a full consideration of both blood and avian metabolism on the companion website (http://booksite.elsevier.com/ 9780124071605). Tables feature hematological and serum biochemical parameters together with circulating concentrations of glucose in more than 200 different species of wild birds
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Sturkie's Avian Physiology
Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone interested in comparative physiology, poultry science, veterinary medicine, and related fields. This volume establishes the standard for those who need the latest and best information on the physiology of birds. - Includes new chapters on endocrine disruptors, magnetoreception, genomics, proteomics, mitochondria, control of food intake, molting, stress, the avian endocrine system, bone, the metabolic demands of migration, behavior and control of body temperature - Features extensively revised chapters on the cardiovascular system, pancreatic hormones, respiration, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal gland, muscle, gastro-intestinal physiology, incubation, circadian rhythms, annual cycles, flight, the avian immune system, embryo physiology and control of calcium - Stands out as the only comprehensive, single volume devoted to bird physiology - Offers a full consideration of both blood and avian metabolism on the companion website (http://booksite.elsevier.com/ 9780124071605). Tables feature hematological and serum biochemical parameters together with circulating concentrations of glucose in more than 200 different species of wild birds
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Sturkie's Avian Physiology

Sturkie's Avian Physiology

by Colin G. Scanes PhD (Editor)
Sturkie's Avian Physiology

Sturkie's Avian Physiology

by Colin G. Scanes PhD (Editor)

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Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone interested in comparative physiology, poultry science, veterinary medicine, and related fields. This volume establishes the standard for those who need the latest and best information on the physiology of birds. - Includes new chapters on endocrine disruptors, magnetoreception, genomics, proteomics, mitochondria, control of food intake, molting, stress, the avian endocrine system, bone, the metabolic demands of migration, behavior and control of body temperature - Features extensively revised chapters on the cardiovascular system, pancreatic hormones, respiration, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, adrenal gland, muscle, gastro-intestinal physiology, incubation, circadian rhythms, annual cycles, flight, the avian immune system, embryo physiology and control of calcium - Stands out as the only comprehensive, single volume devoted to bird physiology - Offers a full consideration of both blood and avian metabolism on the companion website (http://booksite.elsevier.com/ 9780124071605). Tables feature hematological and serum biochemical parameters together with circulating concentrations of glucose in more than 200 different species of wild birds

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ISBN-13: 9780124072435
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 06/30/2014
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 1056
File size: 50 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Colin G. Scanes is Professor Emeritus of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He obtained his PhD from the University of Wales and his DSc from Hull University. His research interests include anthrozoology; animal physiology, nutrition, and production; and veterinary medicine. He has received numerous awards for his research in animal and agricultural sciences, most recently from the American Society of Animal Science. In addition to faculty positions with the University of Wisconsin, Iowa State University, and Mississippi State University, Dr. Scanes has worked various federal positions with the USDA, SANREM CRSP, DOE, and EPA FQPA. He has led the development of more than a dozen books, including the first edition of Animals and Human Society and seven editions of Sturkie’s Avian Physiology.

Table of Contents

1. Avian GenomicsJerry Dodgson2. Transcriptomics of Physiological SystemsTom E. Porter3. Avian ProteomicsDusan Kunec and Shane C. Burgess4. Mitochondrial PhysiologyWalter G. Bottje5. The Avian Somatosensory System: A Comparative ViewMartin Wild6. Avian HearingChristine Köppl7. The Chemical Senses in BirdsLarry Clark, Julie C. Hagelin and Scott J. Werner8. Magnetoreception in Birds and Its Use for Long-distance MigrationHenrik Mouritsen9. The Avian Subpallium and Autonomic Nervous SystemWayne J. Kuenzel10. BloodColin G. Scanes11. The Cardiovascular SystemEd Dzialowski12. Osmoregulatory Systems of BirdsEldon J. Braun13. RespirationFrank L. Powell14. Gastrointestinal Anatomy and PhysiologD. Michael Denbow15. Poultry Bone Development and Bone DisordersMark Pines and R. Reshef16. Skeletal MuscleSandra Velleman and Douglas McFarland17. The Avian Immune SystemPete Kaiser and Adam Balic18. Carbohydrate MetabolismColin G. Scanes19. Adipose Tissue and Lipid MetabolismJohan Buyse and Eddy Decuypere20. Protein MetabolismColin G. Scanes21. Food Intake RegulationD. Michael Denbow and Mark A. Cline22. Avian Endocrine SystemColin G. Scanes23. Pituitary GlandColin G. Scanes24. ThyroidsAnne McNabb and Veerle M. Darras25. The Role of Hormones in the Regulation of Bone Turnover and Eggshell Calcification Christopher Dacke, Toshe Sugiyama and Carol Gay26. AdrenalsRocco V. Carsia27. Endocrine PancreasJoëlle Dupont, Nicole Rideau and Jean Simon28. Reproduction in the FemaleAlan L. Johnson29. Reproduction in Male BirdsJorge Vizcarra, Rebecca Allen and John D. Kirby30. Reproductive BehaviorPierre Deviche31. BroodingYupaporn Chaiseha and Mohamed E. El Halawani32. The Physiology of the Avian EmbryoCasey A. Mueller, Warren W. Burggren, and Hiroshi Tazawa33. Stress in BirdsJulio Blas34. Circadian RhythmsVincent M. Cassone and Vinod Kumar35. Circannual Cycles and PhotoperiodismVincent M. Cassone and Takashi Yoshimura36. Annual SchedulesThomas P. Hahn, Kathleen Brazeal, Elizabeth M. Schultz, Helen E. Chmura, Jamie M. Cornelius, Heather E. Watts, and Scott A. MacDougall-Shackleton37. Regulation of Body Temperature – Strategies and MechanismsShlomo Yahav38. Avian MoltingAlistair Dawson39. FlightCharles Michael Bishop and Patrick Butler40. Physiological Challenges of MigrationEldon Braun41. Actions of Toxicants and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Birds Mary Ann Ottinger, Meredith Bohannon, Leah Carpenter, Tiffany Carro, Johanna Rochester, and Karen Dean

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