This book is directed toward undergraduate students seeking a basic understanding of domestic animal anatomy and physiology. It assumes a basic background in biology and a strong interest by students wanting a greater understanding of animal systems. This text will continue to be of particular interest to preveterinary students, veterinary technician/technology students, and students in animal science and other animal related majors and is an excellent bridge to other books required for greater depth of understanding.

Basics of structure and function -- Body water : properties and functions -- Blood and its functions -- Nervous system -- Sensory organs -- Endocrine system -- Bones, joints, and synovial fluids -- Muscle -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The urinary system -- Digestion and absorption -- Body heat and temperature regulation -- Male reproduction -- Female reproduction -- Lactation -- Appendix: Normal blood values.