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The functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals is an important topic that has implications ranging from human health to the economy. With the broad scope of topics associated with animal anatomy and physiology this book provides an array of articles covering various animals including, dogs, cats, cows (which are discussed in detail), horses, sheep, pig, and goats. The specific topics covered in this book include imaging modalities to study anatomy, physiologic responses to environment and diet, pharmacokinetics, reproductive physiology and developmental physiology. This book may interest both lay and professional individuals interested in furthering their understanding of a wide array of animal anatomy and physiology topics. The final section of this book introduces the consciousness of domesticated animals being slaughtered to highlight the importance of anatomy and physiology in the humane treatment of commercial animals.

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Stephen Rego obtained his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2013 where his graduate research focused on cancer immunology and the tumor microenvironment. He received postdoctoral training in regenerative and translational medicine, specifically gastrointestinal tissue engineering, at the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. Currently, Stephen is an instructor for anatomy and physiology and biology at Forsyth Technical Community College.

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