The Ear and Eye
CHAPTER 20 The Ear and Eye* Bradley L. Njaa† and Brian P. Wilcock‡ Ear The ear is a specialized sense organ formed by a highly organized mixture of cutaneous, nasopharyngeal, osseous,…
Bones, Joints, Tendons, and Ligaments
CHAPTER 16 Bones, Joints, Tendons, and Ligaments Cathy S. Carlson and Steven E. Weisbrode The skeleton consists of bones and joints and their supporting structures and is responsible for supporting and…
The Integument
CHAPTER 17 The Integument Ann M. Hargis and Pamela Eve Ginn Structure The skin is the largest organ in the body and has haired and hairless portions (Figs. 17-1 and 17-2)….
Cellular Adaptations, Injury, and Death
CHAPTER 1 Cellular Adaptations, Injury, and Death Morphologic, Biochemical, and Genetic Bases Ronald K. Myers, M. Donald McGavin and James F. Zachary The simple definition that pathology is “the study of…
Neoplasia and Tumor Biology
CHAPTER 6 Neoplasia and Tumor Biology* Donna F. Kusewitt Despite the relatively short lifespan of most animals, neoplasia is an important concern for veterinary practitioners, diagnosticians, and researchers. Tumor diagnosis and…
Hepatobiliary System and Exocrine Pancreas
CHAPTER 8 Hepatobiliary System and Exocrine Pancreas John M. Cullen and Danielle L. Brown Liver and Intrahepatic Biliary System Structure and Function Development Early in embryogenesis, the origins of the liver…
Bone Marrow, Blood Cells, and the Lymphatic System
CHAPTER 13 Bone Marrow, Blood Cells, and the Lymphatic System* Michael M. Fry† and M. Donald McGavin‡ Bone Marrow and Blood Cells Structure and Function In adults, the bone marrow is…
Vascular Disorders and Thrombosis
CHAPTER 2 Vascular Disorders and Thrombosis Derek A. Mosier Free-living unicellular organisms obtain nutrients and eliminate metabolic waste products directly into the external environment. Multicellular organisms require a circulatory system to…
Diseases of Immunity
CHAPTER 5 Diseases of Immunity Paul W. Snyder General Features of the Immune System The immune system is a defensive system whose primary functions are to protect against infectious organisms, such…
Male Reproductive System
CHAPTER 19 Male Reproductive System Robert A. Foster The reproductive system is arguably the most important in terms of survival of a species. In production animals, reproduction is essential for the…
