Essential Biochemistry, Endocrinology and Nutrition

Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living organisms, of the ways in which food is used to serve all the many needs of the body. Biochemistry is closely connected with nutrition, the study of the types and amounts of various materials required in the diet. Biochemistry is also inextricably int~rtwined with endo­ crinology, the study of hormones, for most of the hormones exert their actio...