Clinical biochemistry
By: R. Luxton
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Scion
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Bloxham, Oxfordshire, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9781904842415
Subjects: Outlines, syllabi; Methods; Biochemistry; Clinical biochemistry; Examinations, questions; Résumés, programmes; Examens, questions; Clinical Chemistry; Biochimie clinique
Description: "Each chapter provides an introduction to pathophysiology - how biochemical changes arise as a result of disease processes. The book also describes the important methods used in clinical biochemistry laboratories to show how biochemical changes are measured and how they change during disease." "This book is essential reading for all students studying clinical biochemistry, especially those on biomedical science courses."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Clinical biochemistry; title: Nutrition and drugs; title: Digestion; title: Genetic control; title: Endocrinology : chemical control; title: Thyroid hormones; title: Control of water and electrolyte metabolism; title: Control of calcium metabolism; title: Control of carbohydrate metabolism; title: Enzymes; title: Inborn errors of metabolism; title: Plasma proteins; title: Lipids and lipoproteins; title: Acid-base balance and blood gases; title: Immunoglobulins; title: Proteins of the innate immune system; title: Kidney structure and function; title: Liver function; title: Answers to self-assessment questions.