Veterinary Embryology

T. A. McGeady , P. J. Quinn , E. S. Fitzpatrick , M. T. Ryan , D. Kilroy 지음

Wiley-Blackwell 2017년 02월 02일 출간

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Veterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed. A new edition of this highly successful student textbook, updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of embryology, with the inclusion of four new chapters Written by a team of authors with extensive experience of teaching this subject Short concise chapters on key topics describe complex concepts in a user-friendly way Additional tables, flow diagrams and numerous hand-drawn illustrations support the concepts presented in the text

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Preface Acknowledgements 1 Historical aspects of embryology 2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells 3 Gametogenesis 4 Fertilisation 5 Cleavage 6 Gastrulation 7 Aspects of cell signalling and gene functioning during development 8 Stem cells 9 Establishment of the basic body plan 10 Coelomic cavities 11 Foetal membranes 12 Forms of implantation and placentation 13 Early embryonic death in domestic species 14 Cardiovascular system 15 Embryological and post-natal features of haematopoiesis 16 Nervous system 17 Muscular and skeletal systems 18 Digestive system 19 Respiratory system 20 Urinary system 21 Male and female reproductive systems 22 Structures in the head and neck 23 Endocrine system 24 Eye and ear 25 Integumentary system 26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus 27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species 28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect pre-natal development Glossary Index

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저자(글) T. A. McGeady

Thomas McGeady is former Dean of the Veterinary Faculty of University College Dublin. His academic career was spent in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UCD, where he taught comparative embryology and developmental anatomy to veterinary students. His lectures and class notes provided the basis for many of the chapters in the first edition of Veterinary Embryology. PJ Quinn was Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology and Head of the Department in the School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, from 1985 to 2002. He is the senior co-author of, amongst others Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease (2nd edition 2011), and Concise Review of Veterinary Microbiology (2nd edition 2016). He was awarded the title Professor Emeritus by University College Dublin in 2002. In 2006, he was recipient of the Association of Veterinary Teachers and Research Workers outstanding teaching award. Eamonn Fitzpatrick is former Chief Technical Officer in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University College Dublin. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science, and taught veterinary anatomy and histology for over 25 years. He is co-author of Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease (2nd edition 2011) and Concise Review of Veterinary Microbiology (2nd edition 2016). Marion Ryan is Senior Technical Officer and provides molecular biology support to the School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin. She has published papers in a wide range of peer-reviewed journals encompassing the areas of veterinary and biomedical science education, animal genetics and host/pathogen interactions, having worked in the field of molecular biology and genetics for over 20 years. Patrick Lonergan is Professor of Animal Reproduction in the School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin. His main areas

저자(글) P. J. Quinn

저자(글) E. S. Fitzpatrick

저자(글) M. T. Ryan

저자(글) D. Kilroy