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Poian, Andrea T. Da,author

xix, 421 pages illustrations 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index , Introduction: Life is made of molecules! -- The Chemistry and Physics of Life -- The Families of Biological Molecules -- Introduction to Metabolism -- The Regulation of Metabolism; Energy Conservation in Metabolism: The Mechanisms of ATP Synthesis -- Catabolism of the Major Biomolecules -- Metabolic Responses to Hyperglycemia.- Regulation and Integration of Metabolism During Hypoglycemia -- Regulation and Integration of Metabolism During Physical Activity -- Control of Body Weight and the Modern Metabolic Diseases.

Castanho, Miguel A. R. B.,