Professor: Dr. Katherine Petersson
Semester: Fall
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent enrollment in AVS 331 is required.

Catalog Description: The fundamental anatomy of domestic animals is examined. Demonstrations of physiological principles are performed. Laboratory techniques for screening physiological function in vivo and in vitro are covered.

By the end of this laboratory students should be able to:

• Identify by name, bones of the skeletal system
• Identify by name, the primary components of each organ system
• Articulate how the primary organ systems function
• Articulate how different organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis

Class Topics

• Physical and Chemical Properties of Life: Mechanisms for Solvent and Solute Movement-Osmosis and Diffusion
• The Skeletal System: Macro and Micro Anatomy
• The Nervous System: Macro and Micro Anatomy
• The Mammalian Heart: The Anatomy of the Pump and Physiological Control of Cardiac Output
• Blood Collection/Hematology Lab
• The Respiratory System: The Anatomy and Physiology of Ventilation
• The Muscular System: Micro-anatomy and Physiology
• The Muscular System: Macro-anatomy
• The Reproductive System
• The Digestive and Urinary System

Grades will be based on the following criteria:

• Weekly lab quizzes
• Final exam
• Attendance/participation

Katherine Petersson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
University of Rhode Island
Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science
20B Woodward Hall
Kingston, RI 02881
Office: (401)874-2951
Fax: (401)874-7575
E-mail: kpetersson@uri.edu

Dr. Petersson's research interests are focused around animal nutrition and biochemistry. Much of her research has explored the use of vitamin E by the body. Previous projects have looked at the effect of exercise on the vitamin E requirement of the horse. She also has looked at effect of vitamin E supplementation on the immune function and response to vaccination in horses. Currently, Dr. Petersson is doing similar research on sheep. In addition to conduction research, Dr. Petersson is the advisor to several graduate students and teaches courses in Animal Anatomy Physiology and Nutrition.

Education

• B. S. Texas M University, College Station, TX
• M. S. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Ph.D. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Selected Publications

• Petersson KH, Pinar H, Stopa EG, Sadowska GB, Hanumara RC, Stonestreet BS. 2004. Effects of exogenous glucose on brain ischemia in ovine fetuses. Pediatr Res. In Press.
• Stonestreet BS, Watkins S, Petersson KH, Sadowska GB. 2004. Effects of multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids on regional brain and somatic tissue water content in ovine fetuses. J Soc Gynecol Investig. 11(3):166-74.
• Stonestreet BS, Petersson KH, Sadowska GB, Patlak CS. 2004. Regulation of brain water during acute glucose-induced hyperosmolality in ovine fetuses, lambs, and adults. J Appl Physiol. 96(2):553-60.

Coming Soon!

• Anatomy and Physiology Links Veterinary Education and Information Network
• Animal Anatomy, Morphology, Physiology Selected Scientific Journals
• Human Anatomy Online