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Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics, Third Edition 3rd Edition
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Divided into three main sections, the book first provides a broad and solid background in basic processes of biogerontology. Then it presents a survey of the aging of body systems, focusing on maintenance of optimal function and ability to adapt to environmental demands. Finally, it provides a synopsis of pharmacologic, nutritional, and physical exercise guidelines for preserving physical and mental health into old age.
This book collects up-to-date information from internationally renowned experts in various biologic fields using physiology as the unifying concept. Illustrated with numerous tables and graphs, Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics, Third Edition focuses on the established facts of physiological aging to provide an essential reference book for a wide spectrum of readers with different levels of biological and educational backgrounds.
- ISBN-100849309484
- ISBN-13978-0849309489
- Edition3rd
- PublisherCRC Press
- Publication dateSeptember 25, 2002
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
- Print length464 pages
Editorial Reviews
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- Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
well-written and informative.
- Roy J. Shephard, M.D., Ph.D., D.P.E., in Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology
Product details
- Publisher : CRC Press; 3rd edition (September 25, 2002)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0849309484
- ISBN-13 : 978-0849309489
- Item Weight : 2.85 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,089,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #521 in Geriatrics (Books)
- #833 in Anatomy (Books)
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