Frayn, K. N.

Metabolic regulation : a human perspective / Keith N. Frayn. - 3rd ed. - Chichester, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell Pub., 2010. - xii, 371 p., [2] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The underlying principles of human metabolism -- Cellular mechanisms involved in metabolic regulation -- Digestion and intestinal absorption -- Longer-term regulation of metabolism -- Organs and tissues -- Important endocrine organs and hormones -- Integration of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in normal daily life -- The nervous system and metabolism -- Coping with some extreme situations -- Lipoprotein metabolism -- Diabetes mellitus -- Energy balance and body weight regulation.

9781405183598 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1405183594 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2009028115

GBA9B6836 bnb

101510109 DNLM 015434068 Uk


Metabolism--Regulation.

QP171 / .F73 2010

612.3/9

2010 C-906 QU 120 / F847m 2010