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Scientists in the field of pediatric exercise physiology have extensively studied the cardiopulmonary system and aerobic performance. However, far less attention has been given to anaerobic performance, which is surprising since the activity patterns of children and adolescents are mainly characterized by their high intensity and short duration. Pediatric Anaerobic Performance fills this gap in scientific knowledge by presenting current information on anaerobic performance during growth and matu...

An understanding of how structure relates to function in membranes is fundamental to studies of many biological systems in animal, plant and bacterial cells. This textbook, specifically written for undergraduate and graduate students, presents in a clear, straightforward format current data on the arrangement and operation of receptors, ion channels, and other proteins in membranes.

Porth. Fisiopatología sigue proporcionando, desde su primera edición en 1982, una cobertura integral y completamente actualizada de todos los conocimientos necesarios sobre las alteraciones y los procesos que dan lugar a la enfermedad, característica que lo ha convertido en la obra de referencia de la disciplina. Su enfoque único en los conceptos básicos de los estados de salud alterados, y no en la mera descripción de enfermedades y trastornos, ayuda a los estudiantes a comprender los aspectos...

This book is a comprehensive, multi-authored work on the structure and function of the mammalian testis. The approach emphasizes gene expression, translation and production of specific gene products and the cellular and molecular regulation of these fundamental processes. Rather than provide a global survey of all aspects of male reproduction, this book stresses specific mechanisms that underscore the structure and function of the testis. It explains old and new concepts from a cellular and mole...

This work covers ageing from a fundamental cell biological perspective. The evolution and developmental genetics of senescence are explained clearly. All the various theories of ageing - the Hayflick limit and telomeric shortening as a possible biological clock, the impacts of somatic mutations, oxidative stress, accumulation of waste materials in cells with age - are explained and critically assessed. The author presents vivid case accounts about disorders that open windows on to the ageing pro...

How do babies learn to do that? No two babies are the same. Each is a unique individual; each has a personal inventory of abilities and achievements. In this comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated resource, three renowned child-development specialists -- Rona Alexander, Ph.D., CCC-SR Regi Boehme, OTR, and Barbara Cupps, PT -- discuss the process of development during the first year of life. Included with each chapter is a summary chart and list of reference materials.The text follows the devel...

Metabolic Regulation in Mammals presents the basic principles of metabolic control, based on investigations conducted during the past twenty years. It explains the impact of recent advances in cell biology, molecular biology and genetics on the field. Beginning with the basic concepts, this text covers all angles of metabolic regulation, including blood caloric homeostasis, cardiac and skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and liver metabolism. Review questions, summary sections and worked examples h...

Models help us understand the dynamics of real-world processes by using the computer to mimic the actual forces that are known or assumed to result in a system's behavior. This book does not require a substantial background in mathematics or computer science.

Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness and Performance unifies basic scientific facts with applied concepts that stimulate active learning and allow for flexibility in teaching. Each unit follows a consistent and integrated sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology review (including neurohormonal regulation), exercise response, training principles and applications, and special applications.

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease associated with joint pain and loss of joint function. It has an estimated incidence of 4 out of every 100 people and significantly reduces the quality of life in affected individuals. The major symptoms are chronic pain, swelling and stiffness; severe, chronic joint pain is often the central factor that causes patients to seek medical attention. Within the affected joint, there is focal degradation and remodelling of articular cartilage, new bone...

The importance of radical reactions in radiation damage, food preservation, combustion and in the rubber and paint industry has been known for many years. The interest shown in this field by biologists and clinicians has been raised recently by the discovery of the importance of radical reactions in normal body chemistry and in the mode of action of many toxins. The discoveries of hypoxic cell sensitizers that potentiate radiation-induced radical damage to cancerous tumours, of the enzyme supero...

This introductory book emphasizes human anatomy and physiology and briefly covers basic chemistry, cells, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and ecology. It contains hundreds of beautiful illustrations and photographs in full color.