{"product_id":"essential-physiological-biochemistry-isbn-9780470026366","title":"Essential Physiological Biochemistry","description":"This text provides a fresh, accessible introduction to human metabolism that shows how the physiological actions of selected organs can be explained by their particular biochemical processes.   \u003cp\u003eFocusing on metabolic integration, rather than pathways, this book opens with three introductory chapters that explore the principles of metabolism and its control before moving onto ‘themed’ chapters that investigate liver, communication systems (endocrine and neurological), blood and vascular system, muscle and adipose tissue and renal biochemistry. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted at non-biochemistry majors who need to get to grips with key biochemical concepts and ideas, this textbook is an essential guide for all undergraduate biomedical science, sports science, nutrition and other allied health students. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fresh, accessible primer that adopts a unique, organ-system based approach to human metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssumes only a basic understanding of chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters are arranged specifically to enable readers to grasp key concepts and to aid understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome chapters include ‘Case Notes, illustrating key aspects of metabolism in cells, tissues and organs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Preface.  \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Dynamic and quantitative aspects of metabolism: bioenergetics and enzyme kinetics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Principles of metabolic control: enzymes, substrates, inhibitors and genes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Biochemistry of intercellular communication; metabolic integration and coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Biochemistry of the blood and the vascular system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Biochemistry of the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Biochemistry of muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Biochemistry of the kidneys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Biochemistry of connective tissue: bone and adipose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Answers to problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Table of important metabolic pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Stephen Charles Reed\u003c\/strong\u003e, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK.   \u003ci\u003eEssential Physiological Biochemistry\u003c\/i\u003e provides a fresh, accessible introduction to human metabolism that shows how the physiological actions of selected organs can be explained by their particular biochemical processes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on metabolic integration, rather than pathways, this book opens with three introductory chapters that explore the principles of metabolism and its control before moving onto ‘themed’ chapters that investigate liver, communication systems (endocrine and neurological), blood and vascular system, muscle and adipose tissue and renal biochemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fresh, accessible primer that adopts a unique, organ-based approach to human metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssumes only a basic understanding of chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters are arranged specifically to enable readers to grasp key concepts and to aid understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome chapters includes Case Notes, llustrating key aspects of metabolism in cells, tissues and organs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted at non-biochemistry majors who need to get to grips with key biochemical concepts and ideas, \u003ci\u003eEssential Physiological Biochemistry\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for all undergraduate biomedical science, sports science, nutrition and other allied health students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989157331173,"sku":"NP9780470026366","price":68.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470026366.jpg?v=1761783028","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/essential-physiological-biochemistry-isbn-9780470026366","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}