Applied Physiology

Applied Physiology

Applied Physiology

TEXTBOOK OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY. By G. H. Bell, J. N. Davidson, and H. Scarborough. Fifth Edition. (Pp. xi + 1117; illustrated. 70s.) Edinburgh and London: E. & S. Livingstone, 1961. A YEAR which sees new editions of Samson Wright and B. D. S. (and also of Best and Taylor, which has not been submitted for review) is a vintage year indeed. Samson Wright is a verv old friend, having been ...

Bilirubin metabolism: Applied physiology

ont matter & 2005 2005.10.002 thor. Tel.: +1 718 . howdhur@aecom. Summary Bilirubin is the breakdown product of the haem moiety of haemoglobin and other haemoproteins. Because of internal hydrogen bonding, bilirubin is water-insoluble and requires enzyme-mediated glucuronidation in the liver for biliary excretion. In normal circumstances, plasma bilirubin is mostly unconjugated and is tightly b...

Genetic models in applied physiology.

European Journal of Applied Physiology

The impact of meditation on cardiorespiratory synchronization with respect to breathing oscillations and the modulations of heart rate induced by respiration (respiratory sinus arrhythmia, RSA) was investigated in this study. Four different exercises (spontaneous breathing, mental task, Zen meditation, and Kinhin meditation) were consecutively performed by nine subjects mainly without any exper...