Multifunctional Gut of Fish

Provides a synthesis and an overview of the range of gut functions and their implications for organismal physiology. This title covers highly diversified anatomy and functions of the gut, including nutrient uptake, immune barrier function, salt and water homeostasis and respiration, as well as neuroendocrine actions and control.

List of contents

Diversity in morphology, anatomy and histology of the gastrointestinal tract in relation to phylogeny, feeding habits and environment; Feeding, digestion and absorption of nutrient, micronutrients and minerals; Barrier function and immunology; The role of the gastrointestinal tract in salt and water balance; The role of feeding in salt and water balance; Implications of GI function for gas exchange, acid-base balance and nitrogen metabolism; The GI tract as an endocrine/neuroendocrine/paracrine organ; The enteric nervous system; Mesenteric circulation and respiration of the GI tract; The GI tract in air breathing and nitrogen excretion

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Farrell, Anthony P. Farrell, Martin Grosell
• Assisted by: Colin Brauner (Editor), Colin J. Brauner (Editor), Anthony Farrell (Editor), Anthony P. Farrell (Editor), Martin Grosell (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.10.2010
• EAN: 9780123749826
• ISBN: 978-0-12-374982-6
• No. of pages: 460
• Series: Academic Press; Fish Physiology; Fish Physiology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Animal Physiology, Zoology and animal sciences, Fishes (Ichthyology), Zoology: fishes (ichthyology)