Ontogeny and Phylogeny of the Vertebrate Heart by David Sedmera (English) Paperb

Description: Ontogeny and Phylogeny of the Vertebrate Heart by David Sedmera, Tobias Wang This collection of reviews will be of considerable interests to biologists and MDs working on any aspect of cardiovascular function. With state-of-the-art reviews written by competent experts in the field, the content is also of interest for MSc and PhD students in most fields of cardiovascular physiology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This collection of reviews will be of considerable interests to biologists and MDs working on any aspect of cardiovascular function. With state-of-the-art reviews written by competent experts in the field, the content is also of interest for MSc and PhD students in most fields of cardiovascular physiology. Back Cover This book is a compilation of reviews on important aspect of cardiovascular function in vertebrates, and includes ontogenetic development in several of the major animal groups. While emphasis is placed on vertebrates, McMahon reviews the evolution and design of various invertebrates and demonstrates the many analogies on regulation of the cardiovascular systems between multicellular animals. The stunning morphology of the teleost heart of reviewed by Icardo to provide a link between structure and function, paying special attention to the outflow tract and its further evolution. More functional aspects of cardiac function in fish are covered by Tota and Garofalo, including genetics, adaptive growth and regeneration of the fish heart with emphasis on NO signaling between the endocardium and the myocardium. With outset in the variety in form and function of the piscine heart, Farrell, Farrell, Jourdan and Cox provide a novel synthesis on the co-evolution of cardiac performance and the metabolic requirements of the ventricle. The functional correlates of the increased cardiovascular performance within terrestrial vertebrates, particularly the high blood pressures and heart rates of the endothermic birds and mammals, are dealt with in two subsequent chapters. Gillis reviews the evolution of molecular and cellular functions of contractile proteins of the heart, while Galli and Shiels summarizes current knowledge on the conservation in the basic principles of excitation-contraction coupling, in spite of large intra-specific differences in both structure and function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Turning to similar functional questions, Sedmera and Ostadal cover the development of cardiac pumping function, conduction and metabolism in higher vertebrates from both clinical and adaptive perspectives, while Wong, Moorman and Barnett provide an extensive review of the early phases on cardiac development of the four-chambered mammalian heart paying a particular attention to its growth, electrophysiological properties and formation of the conduction system. Finally Hicks and Wang provides a provocative view on age-old question on design and function of the reptilian heart. Table of Contents Comparative evolution and design in non-vertebrate cardiovascular systems.- The teleost heart: A morphological approach.- Fish Heart Growth and Function: From Gross Morphology to Cell Signalling and Back.- A perspective on the evolution of the coronary circulation in fishes and the transition to terrestrial life.- The sarcoplasmatic reticulum in the vertebrate heart.- Evolution of the regulatory control of the vertebrate heart: the role of the contractile proteins.- Ontogenesis of myocardial function.- Basic Cardiac Development: The heart and its electrical components.- The Functional Significance of the Reptilian Heart: New Insights into an Old Question. Long Description This collection of reviews will be of considerable interests to biologists and MDs working on any aspect of cardiovascular function. With state-of-the-art reviews written by competent experts in the field, the content is also of interest for MSc and PhD students in most fields of cardiovascular physiology. Feature State-of-the-art reviews written by competent experts in the field Explores the major topics of the evolution of cardiac functions First comprehensive volume to compile research from comparative physiology and clinically-oriented embryology to review the ontogeny and phylogenies of cardiac function Details ISBN1493902008 Year 2014 ISBN-10 1493902008 ISBN-13 9781493902002 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-07-17 Short Title ONTOGENY & PHYLOGENY OF THE VE Language English Media Book Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by Tobias Wang Edition 2012th Illustrations X, 234 p. Pages 234 AU Release Date 2014-07-17 NZ Release Date 2014-07-17 US Release Date 2014-07-17 UK Release Date 2014-07-17 Author Tobias Wang Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2012 ed. Alternative 9781461433866 DEWEY 573.17 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96290935;

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