Recent advances in physiology and biochemistry.
Contributors: Beddard, A. P.; Macleod, John James Rickard; Moore, Benjamin.; Pembrey, M. S. 1868-1934.
Publisher: Arnold
Published: 1906
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 740
Subjects: Chemistry, Physiological; Physiology.
Table of contents: title: Moore, Benjamin.  Energy transformations in living matter; Chemical transformations in living matter and its products; Velocity of reaction and the comparative action of enzymes and cells; Influence of other factors upon enzymes and cells; Theories as to modes of action of catalysts and enzymes.-  Hill, Leonard.  The atmosphere; Effect on life of lessening the barometric pressure; Influence of increased atmospheric pressure; Water, its relation to metabolism and the regulation of body temperature; Metabolism of fat.-  Macleod, J.J.R.  Metabolism of carbohydrates; Metabolism of uric acid and the other purin bodies; Haemolysins and allied bodies.-  Pembrey, M.S.  Respiratory exchange; Internal secretions.-  Beddard, A.P.  Production of lymph; Mechanism of absorption from the small intestine; Formation of urea; Secretion of urine.