Current Research in Animal Physiology (Hardcover, New)

Animal physiology is the scientific study of how the bodies of animals function. How does an animal breathe, develop, eat and digest, reproduce, control its activities? The field of animal physiology encompasses the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ systems of animals. This new book includes an eclectic selection of studies in animal physiology, including how animals adapt to their physical environments, how human interaction can affect animal functioning, and much more. Chapters include physiological studies of a variety of animals, including ants, bees, dairy cows, mice, grass-hoppers, monkeys, eels, rats, pigs, rabbits, horses, cats, and even dogs.