The Flesh and Bones of Metabolism
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The FLESH AND BONES OF METABOLISM presents a concise, accessible account of the metabolic aspects of biochemistry. This title covers all the key concepts medical students need with no gaps. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. In Section 1, The Big Picture overview gives a descriptive overview of a subject in 8pp. In the High Return Facts section, 50 fundamental principles underlying a subject are set out. These 50 principles are expanded into double-page spreads in the 'Fleshed Out' section where double-page explanations of the key principles clearly convey what medical students need to know. Difficult concepts are depicted by cartoon-strip illustrations, which enable rapid understanding and assimilation of information. There is a separate volume that cover cell biology and the molecular biological aspects of the subject.
Table of ContentsKey Features
- Big Picture Section - enables readers to relate detail to the subject as a whole
- High Return Facts - prevents students from having large gaps in their knowledge. Can be used as a revision tool. Reinforces the major points.
- Cartoon-strip illustrations - enable students to visualize difficult concepts in a step-by-step format. Allow information to be chunked into student-friendly sizes.
- Double-page overviews - students can read summary of topic without cross-referencing to other pages. All laid out on one spread.
Author Information
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By Marek Dominiczak, MB, PhD, MRCPath, Consultant Biochemist, Department of Pathological Biochemistry, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Paperback
- 164 Pages
- Trim Size: 8 1/2 X 10 15/16 in
- Imprint: Mosby Ltd.
- ISBN: 978-0-7234-3368-2
- Copyright: 2007
