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This book describes the processes of respiration, circulation and acid-base regulation throughout the animal kingdom. It provides coverage of such physiological principles as physico-chemical reactions, types of exchangers, blood pigments, circulatory systems, acid-base regulation and respiratory control systems. Five case studies illustrate these principles in invertebrates, fish and terrestrial animals, concentrating on species that are commonly used for laboratory study. The book is accompanied by an IBM compatible computer disk which illustrates the use of computer simulation modelling, and enables readers to implement measurement unit conversions, calculate temperature-decadent parameters and construct Hill plots and Davenport diagrams.