Physiology

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced during pregnancy by the embryo.

Neural Control of Circulation presents an in-depth view of specialized areas in the neural regulation of the circulatory system that have been the subject of intensive research, the historical basis and theory from which those investigations evolved, and directions for future studies.

How does a tadpole become a frog?

Serotonin: The Mediator That Spans Evolution provides a comprehensive review of the widespread roles for serotonin in respiratory, cardiovascular and thermoregulatory control, and for growth and development in early life.

Comprehensive, single-source coverage of the entire second year of medical school!

Encephalitis lethargica ('sleeping sickness') was a mysterious disorder that swept the world in the decade following the First World War, before disappearing without its cause having been identified.

This detailed volume explores classical and cutting-edge methods optimized and validated to analyze various aspects of iron metabolism, from in vitro to multi-organ level.

Das vorliegende Buch soll an Beispielen einiger aktueller Probleme aus dem Bereich der physiologischen Psychologie einen ersten Ein­ stieg in diesen Teilbereich der experimentellen Psychologie ermög­ lichen.

This reference book provides a comprehensive overview of natural gums, resins, and latexes of plants with a focus on their chemistry, biological activities, and practical uses.

This book brings together some of the leading researchers in the actively investigated field of oxidative stress, an area of study which is of importance to human health and disease.

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Endorsed by Edexcel Supports Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology B (9BI0) specificationBuild investigative skills, test understanding and apply biological theory to topical examples with this Edexcel Year 1 Student Book- Supports all 16 required practicals with activities and questions to help students explain procedures, analyse data and evaluate results- Provides clear definitions, as well as explanations, of the meanings of all technical vocabulary needed for the new specification- Helps bring students up to speed with a summary of prior knowledge and diagnostic questions at the start of each chapter- Offers assessment guidance with Exam Practice Questions at the end of each chapter, graded by difficulty to support progression, along with Challenge Questions to stretch more able students- Mathematical skills throughout and a dedicated 'Maths in Biology' chapter explaining key concepts and methods- Develops understanding with free online access to Test yourself Answers and an Extended Glossary.

The Science of Gymnastics provides the most comprehensive and accessible introduction available to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning performance in artistic gymnastics.

Combining materials science, mechanics, implant design and clinical applications, this self-contained text provides a complete grounding to the field.

Alkaline Earth Metabolism in Adult Man

This book is a translation of the second Gennan edition (1963).

This volume takes its subtitle from the theme of the ASHB meeting for 1995 "e;Humans in the Australasian Region"e;.

The Physiology of Tropical Fishes is the 21st volume of the well-known Fish Physiology series and consists of 12 chapters.

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind.

In this book, physics in its many aspects (thermodynamics, mechanics, electricity, fluid dynamics) is the guiding light on a fascinating journey through biological systems, providing ideas, examples and stimulating reflections for undergraduate physics, chemistry and life-science students, as well as for anyone interested in the frontiers between physics and biology.

In this excellent treatment of the internalism-externalism debate in contemporary epistemology, Richard Fumerton explores its implications for traditional skeptical concerns.

Practise and prepare for AQA A-level Biology with hundreds of topic-based questions and one complete set of exam practice papers designed to strengthen knowledge and prepare students for the exams.

Exam Board: WJEC, EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2017Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.

This book provides a state-of-the-art report on our current understanding of aquaporins and the future direction of the field.

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE), known as prion diseases, have been recognized for nearly 300 years in animals and almost 100 years in humans.

100 years of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: Reviews and New Perspectives is a collection of articles written by some of the world's leading experts on the pregnancy hormone and cancer marker hCG.

Calcium and Cell Function, Volume III covers the many aspects of research on calcium, dealing with its biochemistry, biology, and pharmacology in animals as well as in plants.

The announcement that we had decoded the human genome in 2000 ushered in a new and unique era in biomedical research and clinical medicine.

Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 describes how FGF23 was initially identified as a bone-derived factor targeting the kidney.

What do you know about sharks?

This volume presents a thought-provoking state-of-the-art picture of how volatile compounds are used in metabolomics, currently a hot topic in the metabolomics field.

This book summarizes the papers presented at the symposium "e;Dynamics and Regulation of the Arterial System"e; held at Erlangen on 28-30 October 1977 in honor of Professor Erik Wetterer.

Trends indicate that the metabolic syndrome will become the leading risk factor for heart disease.

This book will provide the reader with an overview of the essential meanings of key words in the physiology of various organ systems.

Carry the same authoritative, useful knowledge that readers of Guyton and Hall have come to trust - in an easily accessible, pocket format.

The 2nd edition of "e;Pelvic Floor Re-education"e; provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, along with other aspects of the clinical assessment and management of pelvic floor disorders.

When we walk, drive a car, or fly an airplane, visual motion is used to control and guide our movement.

A unique interdisciplinary volume which addresses the psychological significance of the blush, a ubiquitous yet little understood phenomenon.

This book explores the role calcium signaling plays in cellular responses in almost all types of cells including airway smooth muscle cells.

RNA technologies are the driving forces of modern medicine and biotechnology.

This book introduces the UTCI (Universal Thermal Climate Index) and summarizes progress in this area.

This book sheds new light on ferroptosis, as an only recently recognised form of regulated cell death.

Environmental Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a novel resource to understand the global impact of environmental pollution and how it increases diabetes mellitus.

The book brings together the current knowledge and future perspectives of the complex physiology and pathophysiology of gut-liver interactions in health and disease.

This book tackles the role of interrelated conditions in the manifestation and course of pulmonary ailments.

In the ocean, a box jellyfish dangles tentacles covered with venom-filled stingers.

Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function describes the musculoskeletal structures of the human body and the biomechanics behind their movements.

This book allows candidates to practise some of the most common questions that they will be asked in their viva examinations.