The Blood of Sheep

Composition and Function
Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 1975
ISBN: 978-3-642-66117-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 435 g

The purpose of this monograph is to bring together in one volume some of the more recent knowledge of the cellular and biochemical constit­ uents of sheep's blood. Limitations of the space available have precluded a complete discus­ sion, but a number of good reviews have been published within the last few years on certain specific aspects and these have been referred to in the extensive bibliography. There is inevitably some overlap in the material discussed arising from duplication of interest and from the close association of the subject matter. The authors were asked to discuss normal values and the changes brought about in these by physiological stresses, particularly those imposed by pregnancy, age, lactation, and changing nutrition. In some cases, where it was considered suJtable, the response to certain pathological conditions have also been discussed. It is hoped that the monograph will be of value to those using sheep in comparative research into veterinary and human medicine as well as to students of ruminant physiology. Wellington/New Zealand, April 1975 M. H. BLUNT Table of Contents Distribution and Dynamics of Body Fluids in Sheep W.V. MACFARLANE. With 1 Figure. Introduction.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blunt, M. H.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Blunt, M.H.

Cox, R.I.

Curtain, C.C.

Dargie, J.D.

Ferguson, K.A.

Holmes, P.H.

Huisman, T.H.J.

Leat, W.M.F.

Lindsay, D.B.

Macfarlane, W.V.

Moodie, E.W.

Tucker, E.M.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierphysiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Distribution and Dynamics of Body Fluids in Sheep.- A. Energy, Water, Salt Relations.- B. Dynamics of Fluid Spaces.- C. Factors Modulating Body Composition and Water Turnover.- D. Summary.- References.- Cellular Elements of Ovine Blood.- A. Embryonic Development.- B. Fetus.- C. Birth to Maturity.- D. Adult Values.- References.- Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism.- A. Composition of Plasma of Fed Adult Sheep.- B. Cellular Elements in the Adult Sheep.- C. Factors Affecting Plasma Composition.- References.- Mineral Metabolism.- A. Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium.- B. Trace Elements.- Hormones.- A. Pituitary Hormones.- B. Pancreatic Hormones.- C. Thyroid Hormones.- Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine.- D. Gastro-Intestinal Hormones.- E. Adrenal Corticosteroid Hormones.- F. Gonadal Hormones.- G. Biogenic Amines.- H. Renin and Angiotensin.- I. Bradykinin.- J. Erythropoietin.- K. Calcitrophic Hormones.- L. Somatomedin.- References.- Genetic Markers in the Plasma and Red Blood Cells.- A. Plasma.- B. Red Blood Cells.- References.- The Haemoglobins of Sheep.- A. Ontogeny.- B. Haemoglobino in Hypoxia.- C. General Properties.- D. Primary Structures.- E. Genetic Control and Synthesis.- F. Functional Properties.- References.- The Ovine Immune System.- A. Nomenclature of sleep Immunoglobulins.- B. General Properties of the Sheep Immunoglobulin Classes.- C. Origin of the Ovine Immunoglobulins.- D. The Ontogeny of the Ovine Humoral Responses.- E. The Phylogeny of the Ovine Immunoglobulins: Evolution of the Class-Defining Antigens.- F. Future Studies.- References.- Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Ovine Anaemias.- A. Parasitic Anaemias.- B. Bacterial Anaemias.- C. Toxigenic Anaemias.- D. Mineral Deficiency Anaemias.- E. General Conclusions.- References.