Biochemical adaptation : mechanism and process in physiological evolution / Peter W. Hochachka, George N. Somero.

Author/creator Hochachka, Peter W.
Other author Somero, George N.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Descriptionxi, 466 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents The goals and scope of this volume -- Cellular metabolism, regulation, and homeostasis -- Influence of oxygen availability -- The diving response and its evolution -- Human hypoxia tolerance -- Water-solute adaptations : the evolution and regulation of the internal milieu -- Temperature.
Local noteLittle-347866--305131054351V
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001032142
ISBN0195117026 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780195117028 (alk. paper)
ISBN0195117034 (pbk.)
ISBN9780195117035 (pbk.)