This book has been specifically written to serve as a textbook of physiology for students at veterinary colleges, schools, and for veterinary technicians. Additionally, it will be of interest to individuals seeking information about domestic animals. The aim of the book is to provide a clear and concise account of the physiological functioning of various systems in domestic animals. When appropriate, examples from both human and non-domestic animals, such as rats and rabbits, have been used to illustrate key concepts. Physiology has evolved into a vast field of study, and this book covers the subject matter based on the most recent syllabus determined by the Veterinary Council of India for veterinary graduates. Additionally, the book addresses a wide range of challenges faced by veterinary and animal science students, providing a comprehensive yet representative description of these challenges.

Satish Kumar Jindal: Principal Scientist, Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

1. Nature and Scope of Physiology
2. Blood
3. Heart
4. Hemodynamics of Circulation
5. Muscle Physiology
6. Nervous System
7. Sense Organs and Receptor Physiology
8. Monogastric and Polygastric Digestive System                                
9. Respiration
10. Structure and Functions of the Kidney
11. Fluid and Water Balance
12. Cerebrospinal Fluid, Synovial Fluid and Bone Metabolism
13. Endocrine System
14. Female Reproduction
15. Male Reproduction
16. Mammary Gland Function
17. Growth and its Regulation
18. Physiology of Temperature Regulation
19. Ecophysiology
20. Neurophysiology of Behavior
21. Appendices
22. Index