Animal Physiology (Third Edition)

Author: Chen Shouliang
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The features of this book are:
· The content is selected with the goal of cultivating research talents in biological sciences
· Emphasis on teaching fundamental theories and basic knowledge
· Demonstrating theories through experiments to ensure students not only know "what" but also "why"
· Utilizing the history of physiological development to inspire and cultivate students' creative spirit (The edition of this book in 1998 won the First Prize of the Excellent Graduate Textbook Award from the Ministry of Education)
This book focuses on the physiology of human and mammalian organs, highlighting the introduction of fundamental theoretical issues in physiology, the differences in physiological functions among animals at different evolutionary levels and in different living environments, as well as the processes of proposing and solving important problems, all to inspire students' thinking and help them learn research methods in physiology. The edition of this book was published by Higher Education Press in 1985. The second edition was comprehensively revised and published by Peking University Press in 1996. This book is now thoroughly revised, with two new chapters added: "Immune Functions of the Human Body" and "Life and Death Functions of Humans." The book consists of 16 chapters in total, with rich illustrations and fluent text, making it convenient for self-study. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate biology majors in comprehensive universities for the basic course of animal physiology, as well as for biology majors in normal universities for human and animal physiology. It can also be referenced by faculty and students in medical, agricultural, and veterinary colleges, as well as relevant professionals.