Energy Metabolism in Animals and Man by Kenneth Blaxter
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Energy Metabolism in Animals and Man
Summary
Starting from basic thermodynamic principles, this volume attempts to provide coverage of the utilisation of energy in animals and man and the many factors which govern the nutritional requirement for energy. The effects of radiation, convection, conduction and evaporation are examined.
Energy Metabolism in Animals and Man Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction; general principles; components of the energy budget - metabolisable energy; components of the energy budget - heat production; components of the energy budget - energy retention; intermediary metabolism and energy exchanges; energy exchanges by radiation, convection, conduction and evaporation; the minimal metabolism; muscular work; metabolic effects of the physical environment; reproduction and growth; the utilization of the energy of food; the application of studies of the energy exchange.
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GOR013942250
9780521369312
0521369312
Energy Metabolism in Animals and Man by Kenneth Blaxter
Used - Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
19890629
352
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