The Laboratory Fish

The Laboratory Fish
By Gary Ostrander, Gillian R. Bullock, Tracie Bunton
1st Edition

Book Description:  
 

This reference series provides researchers of all kinds with comprehensive practical information on different species of laboratory animals, for daily laboratory use. Each title in the series in devoted to a different species. and draws together all available data in one easily accessible source. Each has similar format, with sections on the strains available, their husbandry and special diets. This leads to sections on gross anatomy, endocrinology and reproduction, followed by more detailed sections on neuroanatomy, vasculature, cell biology and histology of particular organs and structures, and a section on molecular biology.
High quality illustrations are included throughout, with copious color histology microphotographs.

Key Features
* Comprehensive reference source for anybody working with laboratory fish
* 2-color, user-friendly format
* Copious high quality illustrations included throughout
* Color plate section
* Glossary
* Appendix of useful addresses

Content

Part 1: Introduction(Diversity of fish, early observations and descriptions, fish in experimentation)

Part 2: Housing, Maintenance, and Breeding
Facilities and Husbandry (Large Fish Models) Facilities and Husbandry (Small Fish Models) Diet Common Diseases and Treatment

Part 3: Gross Functional Anatomy
Integumentary System Skeletal System Muscular System Nervous System Respiratory System Circulatory System Digestive System Urinary Tract Endocrine System Immune System Sensory Systems Reproductive Systems

Part 4: Microscopic Functional Anatomy
Integumentary System Skeletal System Fish as an Experimental Model for Studying Muscule Function Nervous System Respiratory System Circulatory System Digestive System Urinary Tract Endocrine System Immune System Sensory Systems Reproductive Systems

Part 5: Procedures
Stress and Anesthesia Collection of Body Fluids Routes of Administration for Chemical Agents Fish Necropsy Surgical Techniques Fixation of Fish Tissues Autoradiography of Fishes

Part 6: Experimental Models
Cancer Toxicology Cell and Tissue Culture Glossary Index

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