Advances in Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry V2

List of Contributors

Preface

Comparative Electrobiology of Excitable Membranes

I. Introduction

II. Cell Structure and Bioelectric Activity

III. The Ionic Theory of Bioelectrogenesis

IV. Contributions from Comparative Electrobiology

V. Extension of the Ionic Theory

VI. Anomalous Spikes

VII. Interrelation of Responses Due to Various Ionic Reactions

VIII. The Molecular Basis of Bioelectrogenesis

IX. Transmission—Synaptic and Ephaptic

X. Interrelations of Different Components in Synaptic Transmission

XI. Evolution of Bioelectrogenesis

References

The Comparative Physiology of Invertebrate Central Neurons

I. Introduction

II. Morphological Determinants of Integrative Capacity

III. The Properties of Junctions

IV. Spontaneity

V. Giant Fiber Systems

VI. Patterns of Innervation and Central Organization of Small-Fibered Elements

VII. The Integration of Dynamic Stimulus Parameters

VIII. Conclusion

References

Physiology and Biochemistry of Knallgasbacteria

I. Introduction

II. Survey of Species and Strains

III. Growth

IV. Fixation of Carbon Dioxide

V. Respiratory Chain

VI. The Utilization of Hexoses

VII. The Influence of Molecular Hydrogen on the Utilization of Organic Substrates: The "Hydrogen Effect"

VIII. Accumulation and Reutilization of Storage Materials

References

Comparative Physiology of Marsupials

I. Introduction

II. Digestive Physiology

III. Control of Water and Salt Levels and Excretion of Urea

IV. Temperature Regulation

V. Blood

VI. Neurophysiology

VII. Reproductive Physiology

References

Author Index

Subject Index