Respiratory Biology of Animals: Evolutionary and Functional Morphology 1st Edition Steven F. Perry

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• ISBN 10:  0192559206
• ISBN 13: 9780192559203
• Author:  Steven F. Perry

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 contents:

1. Chapter 1: Prolegomena
2. Chapter 2: A very brief history of respiratory biology
3. Chapter 3: A primer on respiratory physiology
4. Chapter 4: Structure, function, and evolution of respiratory proteins
5. Chapter 5: Coping with extremes
6. Chapter 6: Respiratory faculties of aquatic invertebrates
7. Chapter 7: Respiratory faculties of amphibious and terrestrial invertebrates
8. Chapter 8: Control of breathing in invertebrates
9. Chapter 9: The evolution of water-breathing respiratory faculties in invertebrates
10. Chapter 10: The evolution of air-breathing respiratory faculties in invertebrates
11. Chapter 11: Respiratory faculties of aquatic craniotes
12. Chapter 12: Respiratory faculties of amphibious and terrestrial craniotes
13. Chapter 13: Control of breathing in craniotes
14. Chapter 14: The evolution of water-breathing respiratory faculties in craniotes
15. Chapter 15: The evolution of air-breathing respiratory faculties in craniotes
16. Chapter 16: The bottom line

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