Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds explores the physiological factors that control hibernation and torpor in birds and mammals. This text covers topics ranging from metabolism in hibernation to the role of endocrines, respiration and acid-base state in hibernation, and theories of hibernation. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with an overview of some clear-cut definitions and why mammals and birds hibernate. The reader is then introduced to the variations from euthermia that have been observed among ...
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Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds explores the physiological factors that control hibernation and torpor in birds and mammals. This text covers topics ranging from metabolism in hibernation to the role of endocrines, respiration and acid-base state in hibernation, and theories of hibernation. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with an overview of some clear-cut definitions and why mammals and birds hibernate. The reader is then introduced to the variations from euthermia that have been observed among birds and mammals. To give some structure to this listing, the approach is phylogenetic, starting with the birds and proceeding through the primitive to the more advanced mammals. Subsequent chapters explains the process of entering hibernation and the hibernating state, itself; capability of a species in natural hibernation to arouse from that state using self-generated heat; physiological changes at the start of a spontaneous arousal; and physiological mechanisms underlying the ability of hibernators to rewarm. Consideration is also given to intermediary metabolism in hibernation, cold adaptation of metabolism in hibernators, and the response of hibernators to various extrinsic influences such as neoplastic growth, radiation injury, and parasitism and symbionts. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in fields ranging from zoology to physiology and biophysics.
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Add this copy of Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds to cart. $40.75, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1982 by Academic Press Inc.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 012460420X.
Add this copy of Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds to cart. $67.13, very good condition, Sold by dromanabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from newstead, VIC, AUSTRALIA, published 1982 by Academic Press,.
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Very Good in Very Good-dust jacket; Surface wear to jacket. 012460420X. Index, bibliography. 750gms weight; Physiological Ecology; Charts & Graphs; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 317 pages.
Add this copy of Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals Birds to cart. $82.00, like new condition, Sold by Lloyd Zimmer Books & Maps rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chanute, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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Fine in Good jacket. 317 pages; DJ shows tear over head of spine, as well as some wear to lower panel; All lettering remains clear on DJ; DJ is now protected in a clear mylar sleeve.
Add this copy of Hibernation and Torpor in Mammals and Birds to cart. $99.08, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Academic Press.
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