Questa serie offre introduzioni concise e accessibili a una vasta gamma di discipline accademiche. Ogni volume è attentamente curato da esperti per fornire conoscenze essenziali e concetti chiave. È ideale per studenti o chiunque cerchi di comprendere rapidamente un nuovo argomento. La collana offre un modo efficiente per ottenere una panoramica di argomenti complessi senza gergo inutile.
Looks at the key topics in exercise physiology and examines how each of the physiological systems responds to acute and chronic exercise. In addition to reviewing special topics such as nutrition, altitude, temperature and ergogenic acids, it assesses the importance of exercise to health and quality of life to people of all ages.
This edition has been reorganised and some detail removed from both text and figures in order to make it a more effective resource for students. While concentrating on core themes, areas where there have been significant advances, especially learning, memory and cognition, have been thoroughly updated.
This title provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of analytical chemistry at an undergraduate level, providing easy access to the core information in the field. It covers all the important areas of analytical chemistry.
Provides comprehensive coverage of physical chemistry at the undergraduate level, enabling access to the core information in the field. This book covers the important areas of physical chemistry in a format that is useful for learning and rapid revision.
Coverage of the field in Instant Notes in Developmental Biology is current and focuses largely on the principles of embryonic development. It is designed to provide a clear summary of the principles of developmental biology in a compact and easily manageable structure.
BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology , Third Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams. ¿ BIOS Instant Notes in Immunology , Third Edition, is fully up-to-date and covers: Overview of the Immune System Cells and Molecules of the Innate Immune System The Adaptive Immune System Antibodies The Antibody Response The T Cell Response ¿ Cell-Mediated Immunity Regulation of the Immune Response Immunity to Infection Vaccination Immunodeficiency ¿ when the Immune System Fails Hypersensitivity ¿ when the Immune System Misbehaves Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases Transplantation Tumor Immunology Gender and the Immune System Aging and the Immune System (Immunosenescence) Immunotherapy