This introductory physiology text helps students gain a greater understanding of the purpose for animal body parts and how each functions. Dr. Reece also explains anatomical structure—both gross and microscopic—in order to give pre-veterinary or veterinary tech students the basic foundation they need for future study and practice.Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals is organized according to body systems and covers each of the eight traditional domestic species: horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, pig, and chicken. Presentations include the systems that are unique to avian physiology. The Third Edition also includes study aids, self-evaluation sections and numerous illustrations to enhance the learning process.

1 Basics of structure and function 1
2 Body water : properties and functions 25
3 Blood and its functions 39
4 Nervous system 76
5 The sensory organs 114
6 Bones, joints, and synovial fluid 147
7 Muscle 172
8 The cardiovascular system 192
9 The respiratory system 230
10 The urinary system 269
11 Digestion and absorption 312
12 Body heat and temperature regulation 369
13 Male reproduction 379
14 Female reporduction 403
15 Lactation 442
16 Endocrine system 457
App. A Interconversion of units of measurement 474
App. B Normal blood values 476
Index 485