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A Primer for the Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Thermodynamics, Bioenergetics, Metabolism /

The subject of thermodynamics is rarely found in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology textbooks. Yet this material is fundamental to any serious inquisition concerning energy exchange. This book provides a fresh approach to the study of energy expenditure by introducing the latest concepts in open syst...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Scott, Christopher B. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Totowa, NJ : Humana Press : Imprint: Humana, 2008.
Edición:1st ed. 2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Introduction: Thermodynamics, Bioenergetics, Metabolism
  • Within and Without: Systems and Surroundings
  • Conservation
  • Matter and Energy
  • Energy Accountability: Enthalpy (H)
  • Energy Has Bias: Entropy (S)
  • The Energy Exchange Gradient: Gibbs Energy (G)
  • Bioenergetics
  • Life's Currency: ATP
  • Metabolism as an Energy-Exchange Device
  • Anaerobic Metabolism
  • Aerobic Metabolism
  • Metabolism
  • Aerobic Energy Expenditure
  • Anaerobic Energy Expenditure
  • Metabolic Energy Expenditure at Rest
  • Metabolic Energy Expenditure of Activity (Work and Exercise)
  • Total Energy Expenditure of Exercise and Recovery.