204-202 Animal Physiology

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Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

204-101 Farm Animal Biology.

Semester

Subject Description

On completion of the program will have;

• the working knowledge of structure and normal physiological function of domestic animals;

• the terminology and basic principles of structure and function in animals;

• functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues;

• mechanisms by which organ systems are controlled and functions coordinated;

• the physiology of the nervous system, of digestion, circulation, respiration, and excretion;

• the processes of growth, reproduction and lactation;

• and differences in animal performance relating to physiological factors.

The content of the subject includes;

• cell physiology, molecules and membranes;

• nervous system and information transfer;

• muscle function;

• lymphocytes and the immune system;

• physiology of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory and reproductive systems;

• endocrine system;

• and lactation; growth and development.

Assessment

Three-hour examination (50%) and two assignments equivalent to 3000 words (each worth 25%).

Prescribed Texts

• Frandson, R.D., Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, 5th ed.. 1992.
• Sherwood, L., Human Physiology from Cells to Systems, 2nd ed.. 1993.
• Cunningham, J.G., Textbook of Veterinary Physiology. 1992.
• Currie, W. Bruce, Structure and Function of Domestic Animals. Butterworths 1998.