Metabolic Regulation ：A Human Perspective

Publication subTitle ：A Human Perspective

Author： Keith N. Frayn  

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2009

E-ISBN: 9781444317763

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781405183598

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781405183598

Subject： R333.6 metabolism

Language： ENG

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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.

Chapter

Contents

pp.：  1 – 7

Preface

pp.：  7 – 9

Abbreviations

pp.：  9 – 11

1 The Underlying Principles of Human Metabolism

pp.：  11 – 15

2 Cellular Mechanisms Involved in Metabolic Regulation

pp.：  15 – 41

3 Digestion and Intestinal Absorption

pp.：  41 – 67

4 Longer-Term Regulation of Metabolism

pp.：  67 – 91

5 Organs and Tissues

pp.：  91 – 106

6 Important Endocrine Organs and Hormones

pp.：  106 – 158

7 Integration of Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein Metabolism in Normal Daily Life

pp.：  158 – 183

8 The Nervous System and Metabolism

pp.：  183 – 227

9 Coping with Some Extreme Situations

pp.：  227 – 249

10 Lipoprotein Metabolism

pp.：  249 – 289

11 Diabetes Mellitus

pp.：  289 – 320

12 Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

pp.：  320 – 343

References

pp.：  343 – 365

Index

pp.：  365 – 373

Colour plate section can be found between pages148 and 149

pp.：  373 – 387

LastPages

pp.：  387 – 388

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