Items related to Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive...
Synopsis
This book is useful for anyone interested in the basic structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrate groups and species. It discusses all of the major aspects of nutrition, anatomy and physiology in all of the major groups of vertebrates. It contains numerous figures and tables to aid in their comparison, including many illustrations of gastrointestinal tracts of vertebrates prepared so as to allow for direct comparison. The terminology of scientific specialties and sub-specialties is defined and animals are referred to by both their common and scientific names. Relationships between digestive strategies and the diet and environment are discussed throughout the text, and brought together in a chapter on the evolution of the digestive system. The final chapter offers a brief summary of the major concepts and suggests future directions for research.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
This book is for anyone interested in the structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrates. It discusses all of the major aspects of nutrition, anatomy and physiology in vertebrates and emphasizes the relationship between digestive strategies and the diet and environment.
Review
'I would commend this book to any gastroenterologist with a spark of scientific curiosity and to every medical librarian.' Gut
'This is an excellent book ... I would recommend it without reservation to all who profess an interest in the gastrointestinal tract and it should be in the personal library of every research gastroenterologist. To any young postgraduate worker contemplating a research career in the physiology of the gut, this book is a must.' Tim Scratcherd, Journal of Experimental Physiology
'... a useful and stimulating book, well worth reading.' Richard Naftalin, Gut
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive...
Seller Image
Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 0521444187
ISBN 13: 9780521444187
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0521444187.A
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 1996
ISBN 10: 0521444187
ISBN 13: 9780521444187
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Tally Books, Frome, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Hardback, rare copy of this academic book. Book originally published with no dust jacket. Signature of previous owner inside cover otherwise in near fine condition. Seller Inventory # MH11016
Quantity: 1 available