Biophysics - A Physiological Approach

Zusatztext 'This book represents a good discussion of well-known biochemical and biophysical principles! but from a physiological viewpoint that is both interesting and uncommon ? Highly recommended.' Choice Informationen zum Autor Patrick F. Dillon is Professor in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. He has taught physiology for more than 30 years, ranging from high school to medical school level. He was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Award from Michigan State University in recognition of his teaching achievements. Klappentext This book explains the quantitative basis of human life to life science students! with examples drawn from contemporary physiology! genetics and nanobiology. Zusammenfassung Specifically tailored to life science students! this textbook outlines the important physical ideas! equations and examples at the heart of contemporary physiology! along with the organization necessary to understand that knowledge. The equations are designed to help students understand biological principles! with a particular emphasis on human biology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The energy around us; 2. Molecular contacts; 3. Diffusion and directed transport; 4. Energy production; 5. Force and movement; 6. Load bearing; 7. Fluid and air flow; 8. Biophysical interfaces: surface tension and membrane structural properties; 9. Membrane electrical properties; 10. Agonist activation and analysis; 11. Stability! complexity and non-linear systems; Concluding remarks; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick F Dillon, Patrick F. Dillon, DILLON PATRICK F, Dillon Patrick F., Patrick F. Dillon
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2012
• EAN: 9780521172165
• ISBN: 978-0-521-17216-5
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 249 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Miscellaneous; Microbiology (non-medical), SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biophysics, Biology, life sciences, Human biology, Botany & plant sciences, Biophysics, Hydrobiology, Developmental biology