Medical sciences at a glance
Randall, Michael D. (ed)
Medical sciences at a glance - Chichester Wiley 2013 - 162 p. - At a glance .
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Abbreviations; How to use your textbook; About the companion website; Part 1: Cellular structure and function; 1: Cells; Tissues; Cell division; Stem cells; 2: Organisation of cell membranes; Cell membranes; Phospholipids; The lipid bilayer; Membrane proteins; Transport across membranes; 3: Cell organelles; 4: Protein biochemistry; Structure; Life cycle; 5: Lipid biochemistry; Fatty acids; Structure; Nomenclature; Sources; Functions; Triglycerides; Cholesterol; Structure; Sources; Lipoproteins and cholesterol transport; Functions 6: Carbohydrate biochemistry; Carbohydrate structure; Glucose; Polysaccharides; Glycogen; Structural carbohydrates; 7: Basic mechanisms of drug action; Pharmacological targets; Receptors; Drug-receptor interactions; Description of drug actions; Part 2: Cellular metabolism; 8: General principles of cellular metabolism; Energy requirements; High-energy phosphates; Enzymes and regulation (Chapter 9); 9: Enzymes; Enzyme kinetics; Michaelis-Menten kinetics; Enzyme inhibition; Key enzymic activities; 10: Central metabolic pathways; The Link Reaction - pyruvate dehydrogenase; The TCA cycle; The electron transport chain (ETC) and oxidative phosphorylation11: Fat metabolism; Lipolysis; Metabolism of fatty acids; Activation of fatty acids and transport into mitochondria; Oxidation of fatty acids; Ketone bodies; 12: Glucose metabolism; Glucose uptake; Glucose metabolism (Figure 12.2); Glycolysis; Pentose phosphate pathway; Glycogen metabolism; Gluconeogenesis; Glucose utilisation and homeostasis; 13: Amino acid metabolism; Amino acid synthesis; The amino acid pool and protein turnover; Formation of nitrogen-containing molecules; Catabolism of amino acids; Formation of urea; Metabolism of the remaining carbon skeletonsAminoacidopathies; Part 3: Molecular and medical genetics; 14: Principles of molecular genetics; Gene cloning; Libraries; Isolation of a specific DNA sequence; DNA sequencing; Practical applications; Gene mapping; Protein synthesis; Prenatal diagnosis of disease; 15: DNA and RNA; Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); DNA sequence; The DNA double helix; DNA organisation in human cells; DNA replication; Ribonucleic acid (RNA); 16: Gene expression; Transcription (Figure 16.1); Control of transcription; Translation; The genetic code; 17: Medical genetics; Chromosome structureSources of genetic variation; Mutations; Treatment of genetic disease; Part 4: Nerve and muscle; 18: Cell excitability; Resting membrane potential (Vm); The sodium pump (3Na+/2K+ ATPase); Hypokalaemia; Hyperkalaemia; 19: Nervous conduction; 20: Synaptic transmission; General principles; Temporal and spatial summation of impulses; Presynaptic inhibition; Cholinergic transmission; Noradrenergic transmission; Ionotropic neurotransmission; Metabotropic neurotransmission; Inhibitory neurotransmission; Spinal reflexes (Figure 20.4); 21: Autonomic nervous system; Parasympathetic control.
The definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and using the unique at a Glance style to convey key concepts, Medical Sciences at a Glance also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. Key features: Fully cross-referenced to Medicine at a Glance: together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what's most important Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title Accompanied by a companion website at ataglanceseries.com/medicalsciences featuring interactive multiple-choice questions and key points for revision Medical Sciences at a Glance provides the vital scientific grounding needed to succeed at medical school.
1118360974 9781118360972
MEDICINE, POPULAR
MEDICINE
Medical sciences at a glance - Chichester Wiley 2013 - 162 p. - At a glance .
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Abbreviations; How to use your textbook; About the companion website; Part 1: Cellular structure and function; 1: Cells; Tissues; Cell division; Stem cells; 2: Organisation of cell membranes; Cell membranes; Phospholipids; The lipid bilayer; Membrane proteins; Transport across membranes; 3: Cell organelles; 4: Protein biochemistry; Structure; Life cycle; 5: Lipid biochemistry; Fatty acids; Structure; Nomenclature; Sources; Functions; Triglycerides; Cholesterol; Structure; Sources; Lipoproteins and cholesterol transport; Functions 6: Carbohydrate biochemistry; Carbohydrate structure; Glucose; Polysaccharides; Glycogen; Structural carbohydrates; 7: Basic mechanisms of drug action; Pharmacological targets; Receptors; Drug-receptor interactions; Description of drug actions; Part 2: Cellular metabolism; 8: General principles of cellular metabolism; Energy requirements; High-energy phosphates; Enzymes and regulation (Chapter 9); 9: Enzymes; Enzyme kinetics; Michaelis-Menten kinetics; Enzyme inhibition; Key enzymic activities; 10: Central metabolic pathways; The Link Reaction - pyruvate dehydrogenase; The TCA cycle; The electron transport chain (ETC) and oxidative phosphorylation11: Fat metabolism; Lipolysis; Metabolism of fatty acids; Activation of fatty acids and transport into mitochondria; Oxidation of fatty acids; Ketone bodies; 12: Glucose metabolism; Glucose uptake; Glucose metabolism (Figure 12.2); Glycolysis; Pentose phosphate pathway; Glycogen metabolism; Gluconeogenesis; Glucose utilisation and homeostasis; 13: Amino acid metabolism; Amino acid synthesis; The amino acid pool and protein turnover; Formation of nitrogen-containing molecules; Catabolism of amino acids; Formation of urea; Metabolism of the remaining carbon skeletonsAminoacidopathies; Part 3: Molecular and medical genetics; 14: Principles of molecular genetics; Gene cloning; Libraries; Isolation of a specific DNA sequence; DNA sequencing; Practical applications; Gene mapping; Protein synthesis; Prenatal diagnosis of disease; 15: DNA and RNA; Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); DNA sequence; The DNA double helix; DNA organisation in human cells; DNA replication; Ribonucleic acid (RNA); 16: Gene expression; Transcription (Figure 16.1); Control of transcription; Translation; The genetic code; 17: Medical genetics; Chromosome structureSources of genetic variation; Mutations; Treatment of genetic disease; Part 4: Nerve and muscle; 18: Cell excitability; Resting membrane potential (Vm); The sodium pump (3Na+/2K+ ATPase); Hypokalaemia; Hyperkalaemia; 19: Nervous conduction; 20: Synaptic transmission; General principles; Temporal and spatial summation of impulses; Presynaptic inhibition; Cholinergic transmission; Noradrenergic transmission; Ionotropic neurotransmission; Metabotropic neurotransmission; Inhibitory neurotransmission; Spinal reflexes (Figure 20.4); 21: Autonomic nervous system; Parasympathetic control.
The definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and using the unique at a Glance style to convey key concepts, Medical Sciences at a Glance also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. Key features: Fully cross-referenced to Medicine at a Glance: together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what's most important Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title Accompanied by a companion website at ataglanceseries.com/medicalsciences featuring interactive multiple-choice questions and key points for revision Medical Sciences at a Glance provides the vital scientific grounding needed to succeed at medical school.
1118360974 9781118360972
MEDICINE, POPULAR
MEDICINE