Respiratory Biology of Animals
evolutionary and functional morphology
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 1 October 2019
- ISBN 9780199238460
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages250 pages
- Size 252x194x17 mm
- Weight 726 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
This book discusses aerobic metabolism at all levels, from the gas exchange organs to mitochondria including aspects of morphology and physiology as well as the control of breathing in the central nervous system.
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Oxygen uptake for metabolic energy demand and the elimination of the resulting carbon dioxide is one of the essential processes in all higher life forms; in the case of animals, everything from protozoans to insects and vertebrates including humans. Respiratory Biology of Animals provides a contemporary and truly integrative approach to the topic, adopting a strong evolutionary theme. It covers aerobic metabolism at all levels, from gas exchange organs such as skin, gills, and lungs to mitochondria - the site of cellular respiration. The book also describes the functional morphology and physiology of the circulatory system, which often contains gas-carrying pigments and is important for pH regulation in the organism. A final section describes the evolution of animal respiratory systems. Throughout the book, examples are selected from the entire breadth of the animal kingdom, identifying common themes that transcend taxonomy.
Respiratory Biology of Animals is an accessible supplementary text suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in respiratory biology, comparative animal physiology, and environmental physiology. It is also of relevance and use to the many professional academics requiring a concise but authoritative overview of the topic.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Prolegomena
A very brief history of respiratory biology
A Primer on respiratory physiology
Structure, function, and evolution of respiratory proteins
Coping with extremes
Respiratory faculties of aquatic invertebrates
Respiratory faculties of amphibious and terrestrial invertebrates
Control of breathing in invertebrates
The evolution of water-breathing respiratory faculties in invertebrates
The evolution of air-breathing respiratory faculties in invertebrates
Respiratory faculties of aquatic craniotes
Respiratory faculties of amphibious and terrestrial craniotes
Control of breathing in craniotes
The evolution of water-breathing respiratory faculties in craniotes
The evolution of air-breathing respiratory faculties in craniotes
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