Understanding of physiology and

The development of new therapentic procednres will be aided by a better understanding of physiological and pathological processes in the body. One area to which chemical engineers can contribnte is the application of engineering analysis to systems fonnd in the body. The... 

The changing pattern of disease, coupled with a steady increase in our understanding of physiological and biochemical mechanisms and macromolecular structure, will continue to provide new targets for drug design. 

The book is written for an audience that has a basic understanding of physiology and intermediary metabolism. However, it assumes little or no background in nutrition or exercise physiology. It is intended to provide an easily read insight into the current knowledge about nutrition and exercise, and it should appeal to both the specialist and nonspecialist. 

An understanding of physiology and pharmacology is essential in the process of screening for active drug and in selecting an appropriate route of administration. 

The innovative and technological achievement of computerized axial tomography required a sophisticated understanding of physiology, mathematics, and radiology. A clear comprehension of chemical principles also contributes to the success of this diagnostic technique. 

The mechanism of toxic action of PBBs is not completely understood and no methods exist to block the toxic response due to exposure to PBBs. A more complete characterization of the cytosolic Ah receptor protein, to which some PBB congeners are thought to bind, and understanding of physiological effects of receptor blockage would be useful for the possible identification of blockers of Ah receptor-mediated toxic effects. Further studies aimed at elucidating the nonreceptor-mediated mechanism of action of some PBBs would also be valuable. 

The importance of water to the proper functioning of the Stratum Corneum (SC) is well-recognized. The reliable quantification of water in the corneum and its interaction with topically applied products is, in fact, essential for understanding skin physiology and developing efficient skin care formulation. 

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