Physiology category: 1850 books
by Win Sutanto, P. Michael Conn
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Steroid hormones are unique compounds in that they are active at the interface of peripheral endocrine events and neural mechanisms. Thus their effects present an important peripheral signaling system to alter brain function. This volume presents state-of-the-art and classical techniques for the study...
Oncogenes Meet Metabolism
From Deregulated Genes to a Broader Understanding of Tumour Physiology
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2008
In 1920s, Otto Warburg described the phenomenon of ‘aerobic glycolysis’, the ability of tumour cells to convert glucose to lactate in the presence of normal oxygen conditions. Warburg’s hypothesis of an altered metabolism in cancer cells found no immediate acceptance, though it was latter confirmed...
Physical Therapy for Intervertebral Disk Disease
A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2016
Patients with pain emanating from their spines represent some of the most frequent and challenging cases for physical therapists. Here is a comprehensive and practical introduction to the management of back pain and restricted spinal function caused by intervertebral disk damage. The authors provide...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2011
Children and Exercise XXVII presents the latest scientific research into paediatric sport and exercise science and medicine, including contributions from a wide range of leading international experts and early career researchers. The book begins with chapters devoted to the five invited keynote lectures,...
Microdialysis in the Neurosciences
Techniques in the Behavioral and Neural Sciences
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Techniques in the Behavioral and Neural Sciences, Volume 7: Microdialysis in the Neurosciences focuses on the neurochemical methods employed in behavioral and neural sciences.
The selection first elaborates on the introduction to intracerebral microdialysis, quantitative microdialysis, and...
Plasma Lipids
Optimal Levels for Health
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Plasma Lipids: Optimal Levels for Health compiles reports on optimal blood lipid levels.
This book discusses the optimal levels of blood lipids that suffice for optimal physical and mental development of man while at the same time does not detrimentally affect human health. Clinical, epidemiological,...
Thalamic Networks for Relay and Modulation
Pergamon Studies in Neuroscience
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2013
Thalamic Networks for Relay and Modulation is the third in a series that springs from an idea of Giorgio Macchi who wished to establish periodical updates on thalamic research by bringing to Italy investigators who would engage in an international sharing of ideas and experiences. It reflects the...
Gut Reactions
The Science of Weight Gain and Loss
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2019
How much do you really know about how the human body works, and how it reacts to food, exercise, nutrition, and the environment? While most of us have read about at least one fad diet, we're left wondering about the greater biochemistry, psychology, sociology, and physiology of the obesity crisis...
International Review of Neurobiology
Supplement 1
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
International Review of Neurobiology, Supplement 1: Neurobiology of the Trace Metals Zinc and Copper represents a first report in the study of the neurobiology of zinc and copper. Topics covered by this supplementary volume include the effects of zinc deficiency; the link between acute stress and...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2013
This volume is dedicated to Professor Ullrich Trendelenburg. It contains the proceedings of a symposium which was held in his honour on the occasion of his retirement and took place March 22-24, 1991 in Wiirzburg. Ullrich Trendelenburg was the head of the Department of Pharmacology at Wiirzburg University...
Recent Progress in Hormone Research
Proceedings of the 1988 Laurentian Hormone Conference
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Recent Progress in Hormone Research, Volume 45 covers the proceedings of the 1988 Laurentian Hormone Conference.
The book presents papers on the molecular characterization of the glucocorticoid receptor; the estrogen regulation of gene transcription and mRNA stability; and the molecular and cellular...
by William C. Whiting
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2018
Dynamic Human Anatomy, Second Edition With Web Study Guide, is back—with a new title, significant new material and learning aids, and the same goals: to cover concepts not found in traditional anatomy texts and to help students apply those concepts.
Formerly titled Dynatomy, the new edition...
Recent Progress in Hormone Research
Proceedings of the 1982 Laurentian Hormone Conference
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Recent Progress in Hormone Research, Volume 39 presents the proceedings of the 1982 Laurentian Hormone Conference.
The book presents papers on the ovarian triad of the primate menstrual cycle; the measurement of local glucose utilization and its use in localization of functional activity in the central...
Stress Challenges and Immunity in Space
From Mechanisms to Monitoring and Preventive Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Stress of either psychological or physical nature can activate and/or paralyse humans’ innate and adaptive immunity. However, adequate immunity is crucial to the maintenance of health on earth and in space. During space flight, human physiology and health are challenged by complex environmental...