Title: Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective (Frontiers in Metabolism, 1)
Publisher: Portland Pr
Publication Date: 1996
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1855780488
ISBN 13: 9781855780484
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.35 pounds

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A whole body physiological approach to the study of metabolism written for undergraduate students in biochemistry, medicine, and life sciences. Stressing the integration of metabolism and how different tissues interact to maintain energy homeostasis, the volume surveys metabolism in relation to regulation, digestion and intestinal absorption, organs and tissues, endocrine organs and hormones, the integration of carbohydrate, fat, and protein n the body, the nervous system, lipoprotein, diabetes mellitus, and body weight regulation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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The important Third Edition of this successful book conveys a modern and integrated picture of metabolism and metabolic regulation. Explaining difficult concepts with unequalled clarity, author Keith Frayn provides the reader with an essential guide to the subject. Covering topics such as energy balance, body weight regulation and how the body copes with extreme situations, this book illustrates how metabolic regulation allows the human body to adapt to many different conditions. Changes throughout the new edition include:

Extensive chapter updates
Clear and accessible 2-color diagrams
Q&A sections online at www.wiley.com/go/frayn to facilitate learning

Frayn has written a book which will continue to be an extremely valuable tool for scientists, practitioners and students working and studying across a broad range of allied health sciences including medicine, biochemistry, nutrition, dietetics, sports science and nursing.

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