Comparative Hemostasis in Vertebrates

1996
ISBN: 978-0-306-44841-6
Verlag: Springer US

Buch, Englisch, 426 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1830 g

The author examines hemostasis in animals from all seven major vertebrate classes. Her research provides unique insights into the phylogenetic development of the various phases and components of hemostasis. This monograph is a valuable reference for students, researchers, and teachers of biology, zoology, veterinary science, and human medicine.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lewis, James H.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Hämatologie, Transfusionsmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

I Introduction.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Laboratory Methods and Test Parameters.- 3 Human Hemostatic/Coagulation Mechanisms.- II Studies in Representative Vertebrates.- 4 The Sea Lamprey.- 5 The Cartilaginous Fish.- 6 The Bony Fish.- 7 The Amphibians.- 8 The Reptiles.- 9 Domestic Fowl.- 10 Primitive Australian Mammals.- 11 The Opossum.- 12 The Spiny Hedgehog.- 13 The Fruit Bat.- 14 The Primates.- 15 The Nine-Banded Armadillo.- 16 Rabbits.- 17 Rodents.- 18 The Bottle-Nosed Porpoise.- 19 The Carnivores.- 20 Seals.- 21 The Indian Elephant.- 22 The Manatee.- 23 The Thoroughbred Riding Horse.- 24 Pigs.- 25 The Camel Family.- 26 The Hollow-Horned Domestic Ruminants.- III Comparative Studies.- 27 Comparative Hemostasis.- 28 Comparative Hematology.- 29 Comparative Serology.- 1. Manufacturers and Suppliers.- 2. Reagents and Devices.- 3. Test Methods.- 4. Calculations.- 5. Instruments.