[eBook Code] Human Metabolism (eBook Code, 4th)

Preface vi

Abbreviations vii

About the companion website xi

1 The underlying principles of human metabolism 1

2 Cellular aspects of metabolic regulation 48

3 Coordination of metabolism in the whole body 76

4 Digestion and intestinal absorption 93

5 Metabolic specialisation of organs and tissues 118

6 Communication systems 173

7 Integration of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in normal daily life 204

8 Metabolic challenges: Coping with some extreme physiological situations 245

9 Metabolic challenges: Coping with some pathological situations 277

10 Lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis 302

11 Energy balance and body weight regulation 325

12 Diabetes mellitus 346

Index 365