Physiology

Thoroughly revised and updated, this Fourth Edition is the only current book that integrates cellular and subcellular elements of cardiovascular physiology in the analysis of physiologic and pathophysiologic responses. In straightforward terms, with more than 600 diagrams and illustrations, the book... More

This is the first comprehensive volume to look at the importance of short-chain fatty acids in digestion, the function of the large intestine and their role in human health. Short-chain fatty acids are the major product of bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates in the human and animal large... More

The third edition of this classic text provides a scientific basis for practicing rehabilitation medicine. You will gain a more complete understanding of how physical losses affect the overall function of the patient and how the human body adapts to and compensates for the stress produced by the ori... More

This unique, beautifully illustrated handbook presents a "back-to-basics" approach to exercise physiology, emphasizing understanding of fundamental principles rather than memorization of facts. Written and illustrated by authors who are both research scientists as well as teachers, it features 350 o... More

The text is aimed at a broad audience of students and other individuals interested in furthering their understanding of how cells regulate and coordinate their core activities. Malfunction in the control layer is responsible for a host of human disorders ranging from neurological disorders to cancer... More

Bound carbohydrates are an important and fascinating topic in biochemical and cancer research. Based on a series of invited lectures, this book focuses on the special role that bound carbohydrates play in nature and reflect the author's distinguished career in biochemical research. Some other topics... More

This step-by-step guide makes learning anatomy and physiology easier! Everything you need to know is simplified, condensed, and outlined so you don`t waste time with unimportant information! Master anatomy and physiology with this concise, well-organized guide that structured to help you focus on ju... More

This is the latest edition of our comprehensive textbook of neurology. Edited by Michael Donaghy, succeeding Lord Walton, Brain's Diseases of the Nervous System 11th edition has been extensively redesigned, rewritten and reorganized to take account of the latest advances in neurological practice. Af... More

"Instant Notes "titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily. "IInstant Notes in Sport and Exercise Physiology "looks at the key topics in exercise physiology such as nutrition, altitude, temperature and ergogenic ai... More

Written in a user-friendly format, this concise guide to fundamental concepts in physiology--relevant to clinical practice--covers all body systems. Bulleted checklists and boxed information review and summarize the essentials. Concentrating on the core knowledge of physiology, the guide is a useful... More

The concept of vascular biology has emerged and expanded rapidly over the past 25 years and with research in this area has come improved understanding of a wide range of clinical conditions. For both specialists and newcomers to the field in search of a broad overview and also for the non-specialist... More

The early environment in which we grow up has profound, long lasting, and often irreversible consequences for us throughout our lives. Stresses due to undernutrition in early childhood can mean that in adulthood individuals are smaller, more prone to disease, and have a shorter life expectancy than ... More

Leading academic and biomedical researchers comprehensively review the status of essential fatty acids (EFA) in nutrition, medicine, psychology, and pharmacology. Topics range from a discussion of EFA basic mechanisms to their effects on individual psychiatry and behavior, and include extensive cove... More

Vitamins are a chemically disparate group of compounds essential for the normal functioning of the body and maintenance of metabolic integrity. In exploring the known biochemical functions of the vitamins, this book considers the effects of deficiency or excess and the scientific basis for intakes f... More