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The Metabolism of Living Tissues

The Metabolism of Living Tissues

The Metabolism of Living Tissues

Eric Holmes
April 2015
Paperback
9781107494756
£25.00
GBP
Paperback

    Originally published in 1937, this book contains a general overview of 'the dynamic side of biochemistry', namely how cells process and produce energy. Holmes considers the metabolic activity of many different tissues, such as the liver and heart, as well as the role played by hormones and vitamins. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science and the study of biochemistry.

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    April 2015
    Paperback
    9781107494756
    248 pages
    198 × 129 × 13 mm
    0.25kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Introductory
    • 2. Enzymes
    • 3. Some general features of cell metabolism methods of investigation
    • 4. Oxidations
    • 5. Oxidation-reduction potential
    • 6. The liver: nitrogen metabolism
    • 7. The liver: metabolism of carbohydrate and fat
    • 8. The kidney
    • 9. Voluntary and cardiac muscle
    • 10. The nervous system
    • 11. The correlation of the metabolism of different tissues
    • 12. The hormones
    • 13. The influence of some inorganic substances
    • 14. The vitamins
    • Index.
      Author
    • Eric Holmes