Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish (2+1)

Theory

• Introduction to fish physiology
• Water as a biological medium
• Gases in air and water- Gas exchange
• Respiration –Respiratory organs– Respiratory pigments
• Gas exchange- Oxygen dissociation curve – carbon di oxide removal
• Digestion – digestive fluids and enzymes
• Blood circulation in finfishes – physiological regulation of cardio vascular system
• Circulation in shellfishes
• Excretion in finfish and shellfish
• Osmoregulatory mechanism in finfish
• Osmoregulation in shellfish
• Excretion in finfish and shellfish
• Reproductive physiology of finfish
• Reproductive physiology of shellfish
• Hormonal manipulation for maturation and spawning
• Muscle physiology – General properties – contraction and relaxation
• Nerve structure – Nerve physiology –Neurotransmitter substances in aquatic animals
• Sense organs in fishes
• Energy and nutritive status of food
• Energy utilization
• Nitrogen balance – excretion
• Standard and Active Metabolism
• Effect of environmental factors on physiology of finfish
• Effect of environmental factors on physiology of shellfish
• Structure and functions of important endocrine glands – part I
• Structure and functions of important endocrine glands - part-II
• Stress related physiology changes