4 VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY 



cells. Their structure, physical and chemical pro- 

 perties, and vital manifestations. 



a. The Vegetative Tissues, supporting, binding 

 together, protecting and nourishing the body. 



h. The Master Tissues — nerve and muscle — through 

 which the external world acts upon the 

 body, and the body reacts upon the surround- 

 ings. 



4. Nutrition of Tissues. 



a. The manner in which substances necessary for 

 the tissues are supplied — 



Food. 

 Digestion. 

 h. The manner in which the nourishing fluids are 

 brought into relationship with tissues — 

 Circulation. 



c. The fluids bathing the tissues — 



Blood and Lymph. 



d. The supply of oxygen and the elimination of 



carbon dioxide. 

 Respiration. 



e. The manner in which the waste products of tissues 



are eliminated — ^Excretion, Hepatic, Renal, 

 Puhnonary, Cutaneous. 



5. Reproduction and Development. 



Students who have not the knowledge of Chemistry and 

 Physics necessary for the Study of Physiology are referred 

 to the Appendices. 



