Physiology

Focusing on all the major cytokine families, this reference book provides coverage of cytokine regulatory processes in the lung and other tissues and comprehensive descriptions of cytokine functions specific to the lung.;Discussing the diverse cytokine-binding proteins and the role of cytokines in t... More

Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical practice, An Atlas of Human Reproductive Function is a comprehensive compilation of three-dimensional color images of various reproductive functions. Obtained using the most advanced transmission and high-resolution scanning electron microscopy tec... More

Incorporates state-of-the-art interpretations of complex pulmonary physiology revealed by high-resolution or -magnification studies into current concepts of lung mechanics, gas exchange, and pulmonary vascular and regional ventilation properties. Features a new alternate hypothesis to describe blood... More

This reference also includes nine color plates. Written by leading international scientists in the field, this comprehensive and up-to-date reference provides detailed coverage of various aspects of rapid eye movement sleep (REMS)-including phylogeny and evolution, ontogeny, neurophysiological and n... More

This unique, single-source reference provides comprehensive coverage of the molecular biology and genetics of the factors involved in blood clotting and fibrinolytic systems as well as the antiproteases that control those reactions.... More

Is there a correlation between adverse effects in humans and exposure to hormonally active agents in food? This book summarizes latest results of an international symposium held by experts. Main topics are the effects of phytoestrogens like Isoflavones, which are present in large amounts in soy bean... More

Examining current advances in nephrology based on recent progress in molecular and cellular biology, this unique reference-the first of its kind-defines kidney development, structure, function, and disease primarily from a molecular viewpoint.... More

This volume presents a global overview of the role of ion flux via transmembrane ion channel proteins in the regulation of pulmonary vascular tone and in the vascular remodeling processes associated with pulmonary vascular disease-offering a comprehensive review of the multiple families of ion chann... More

Edited by the organizer of a pioneering, multidisciplinary clinic for lung cancer patients, now emulated at cancer centers worldwide This up-to-date reference presents the treatment and management of lung cancer, as well as accurate evaluation and assessment procedures for small-cell and non-small-... More

Smooth muscle contraction is a vital component of the functioning of blood vessels, the uterus, airways and the bladder. Its malfunction can lead to serious pathological conditions, such as hypertension and pre-term labour. The calcium ion plays a central role in its function, increasing in concentr... More

The present book entitled Human Physiology is painstaking efforts by the author in the field of Human Anatomy and Physiology. It is specially intended for the Physicians, Clinicians, Medical Researchers, Students of Medical Sciences and its related fields. This book can be treated as the textbook fo... More

The present book entitled Physciology in Sports is being planned with a view to enhance the knowledge and skills of professional students of physical education and the public at large on the topics like teaching physical education, content development as a field of study. The texts in the present s... More

Providing advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a foundation in the basic concepts of biophysics, students who have taken physical chemistry and calculus courses will find this book an accessible and valuable aid in learning how these concepts can be used in biological research. The text... More

The aim of this book on Reproductive Biology is to put researchers and students engaged indifferent areas of research on a common platform so as to be benefited by thecurrent state of knowledge in the field of reproduction. In order to review theexplosion of scientific knowledge and progress made du... More