This book is intended to serve as a text book of Physiology for students of Veterinary colleges, schools, veterinary technicians, students seeking information about domestic animals. In all, the aim has been to present a clear and concise account of the functioning of various systems of domestic animals. Where appropriate, examples from human and non-domestic animals such as rat and rabbit have been cited. Physiology has now grown into a vast discipline.

The book covers and explains the subject as per the latest syllabus being decided by the Veterinary Council of India for veterinary graduates. Finally, the book also elucidates a comprehensive yet a representative description of a large number of challenges faced by veterinary and animal science students.

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