Handbook of Nutritional Requirements in a Functional Context - Volume II, Hematopoiesis, Metabolic Function, and Resistance to Physical Stress

"The purpose of this Handbook is to bring together all the available information on the nutritional requirements of animal organisms for specific processes and functions. This is believed to be the first systematic treatment of nutrition in a functional context. Apart from furnishing specific nutritional data, this Handbook provides a useful framework for a comparative physiologist or biochemist searching for commonality or idfferences among various biological systems."--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: "The purpose of this Handbook is to bring together all the available information on the nutritional requirements of animal organisms for specific processes and functions. This is believed to be the first systematic treatment of nutrition in a functional context. Apart from furnishing specific nutritional data, this Handbook provides a useful framework for a comparative physiologist or biochemist searching for commonality or idfferences among various biological systems."--Provided by publisher Abstract: A 2-volume comprehensive reference set brings together available information on nutritional requirements of human and animal organisms for specific processes and functions. In addition to specific nutritional data, a useful framework is provided for comparative physiologists or biochemists seeking commonalities (or differences) among various biological systems. Nutritional requirements in differentiation and development, and during conditions of physiological stress (e.g., reproduction, lactation) are covered in volume I; those in situations of hematopoiesis, metabolic function, and physical stress (e.g., cold, heat, physical work) are encountered in volume II. A wide variety of topics are surveyed, including the needs of specific tissues during development (bone, connective, muscle, nervous, and adipose tissues), internal stress (teratology, cancer, repair and regeneration), exposure to toxins (pollutants, pesticides, drugs), and a variety of metabolic scenarios. Numerous tables and detailed literature reviews are included. (wz) "The sections in this handbook series reflect the input of different editors and advisory boards, and as a consequence, there is considerable variation in both the depth and coverage offered within a given area. However, an attempt has been made throughout to bring together pertinent information that will serve the needs of nonspecialists, provide a quick reference to material that might otherwise be difficult to locate, and furnish a starting point for further study. The project was undertaken with the realization that the initial volumes in the series could have some obvious deficiencies that will necessitate subsequent revisions. In the meantime, it is felt that the primary objectives of the Sections Editors and their Advisory Boards has been met in this first Edition."--Provided by publisher This handbook brings together all available information on the nutritional requirements of animal organisms for specific processes and functions. This is believed to be the first systematic treatment of nutrition in a functional context. It provides a useful framework for searching for commonality or differences among various biological systems. Contents: V. 1. Development And Conditions Of Physiologic Stress.--v. 2. Hematopoiesis, Metabolic Function, And Resistance To Physical Stress. Editor, Miloslav Rechcigl, Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: V. 1. Development and conditions of physiologic stress -- v. 2. Hematopoiesis, metabolic function, and resistance to physical stress.