Fish Physiology: Physiology of Elasmobranch Fishes, Volume 34A is a useful reference for fish physiologists, biologists, ecologists, and conservation biologists. Following an increase in research on elasmobranchs due to the plight of sharks in today’s oceans, this volume compares elasmobranchs to other groups of fish, highlights areas of interest for future research, and offers perspective on future problems. Covering measurements and lab-and-field based studies of large pelagic sharks, this volume is a natural addition to the renowned Fish Physiology series.Provides needed comprehensive content on the physiology of elasmobranchsOffers a systems approach between structure and interaction with the environment and internal physiologyContains contributions by leading experts in their respective fields, under the guidance of internationally recognized and highly respected editorsHighlights areas of interest for future research, including perspective on future problems
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A detailed synthesis of the physiology of elasmobranchs, comparing them to other fish groups and highlighting areas of future research interest and prospective problems
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1 Elasmobranch Cardiovascular System |
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2 | (1) |
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2 Cardiovascular Function and Energetics |
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3 | (21) |
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3 Factors Controlling and Effecting Cardiovascular Function |
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24 | (13) |
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4 Signaling Mechanisms Effecting Blood Vessel Diameter |
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37 | (11) |
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5 The Action Potential and Excitation-Contraction (EC) Coupling in Elasmobranch Hearts: The Influences of Environmental, Biochemical, and Molecular Factors |
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48 | (6) |
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6 Practical Applications: Physiology in the Service of Elasmobranch Conservation |
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54 | (3) |
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57 | (27) |
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2 Control of Breathing in Elasmobranchs |
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84 | (1) |
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2 Ventilation: Efferent Motor Output to the Respiratory Muscles |
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85 | (6) |
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3 Central Respiratory Rhythm Generation: The Source of the Motor Output |
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91 | (3) |
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4 The Respiratory Pattern: The Conditional Nature of the Output |
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94 | (9) |
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5 Relationships Between Ventilation and Heartrate |
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103 | (5) |
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108 | (7) |
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115 | (13) |
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3 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in Elasmobranchs |
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128 | (4) |
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132 | (52) |
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3 Transport and Elimination of Carbon Dioxide |
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184 | (13) |
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4 Conclusions and Perspectives |
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197 | (25) |
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4 Organic Osmolytes in Elasmobranchs |
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222 | (2) |
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2 Osmoconformers Versus Osmoregulators |
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224 | (9) |
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3 Properties of Organic Osmolytes |
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233 | (23) |
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4 Metabolism and Regulation |
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256 | (7) |
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5 Evolutionary Considerations |
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263 | (1) |
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6 Knowledge Gaps and Future Directions |
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264 | (16) |
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5 Regulation of Ions, Acid-Base, and Nitrogenous Wastes in Elasmobranchs |
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280 | (1) |
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280 | (18) |
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298 | (12) |
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310 | (17) |
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327 | (21) |
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6 Feeding and Digestion in Elasmobranchs: Tying Diet and Physiology Together |
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348 | (2) |
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2 Feeding Habits of Elasmobranchs |
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350 | (15) |
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3 Elasmobranch Gastrointestinal Tract Anatomy |
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365 | (8) |
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4 Digestive Enzymes and Secretions |
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373 | (6) |
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5 Effects of Digestion on Homeostasis |
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379 | (2) |
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381 | (15) |
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7 Metabolism of Elasmobranchs (Jaws II) |
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396 | (2) |
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398 | (1) |
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399 | (5) |
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404 | (3) |
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5 Carbohydrate Metabolism |
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407 | (4) |
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411 | (15) |
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7 Lipid and Ketone Body Metabolism |
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426 | (9) |
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435 | (1) |
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436 | (1) |
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10 Conclusions and Perspectives |
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437 | (21) |
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8 Endocrine Systems in Elasmobranchs |
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458 | (1) |
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459 | (13) |
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3 Corticosteroids and Catecholamines |
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472 | (12) |
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4 Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic Hormones |
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484 | (13) |
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5 The Heart as an Endocrine Gland |
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497 | (5) |
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6 The Kidney as an Endocrine Gland |
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502 | (3) |
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505 | (1) |
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506 | (2) |
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9 Conclusions and Perspectives |
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508 | (23) |
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Dr. Colin Brauner was educated in Canada at the University of British Columbia (Ph D), followed by a Post-doctoral fellowship at Aarhus University and the University of Southern Denmark, and was a Research Associate at McMaster University. He is a Professor of Zoology, UBC and Director of the UBC Aquatics Facility. He has been a Co-Editor of the Fish Physiology series since 2006. His research investigates environmental adaptations (both mechanistic and evolutionary) in relation to gas-exchange, acid-base balance and ion regulation in fish, integrating responses from the molecular, cellular and organismal level. The ultimate goal is to understand how evolutionary pressures have shaped physiological systems among vertebrates and to determine the degree to which physiological systems can adapt/acclimate to natural and anthropogenic environmental changes. This information is crucial for basic biology and understanding the diversity of biological systems, but much of his research conducted to date can also be applied to issues of aquaculture, toxicology and water quality criteria development, as well as fisheries management. His achievements have been recognized by the Society for Experimental Biology, UK (Presidents medal) and the Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research (J.C. Stevenson Memorial Lecturer) and the Vancouver Marine Sciences Centre (Murray A. Newman Award for Aquatic Research). He is a former President of the Canadian Society of Zoologists.
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