Metabolism and Nutrition

The main focus of the "Crash Course" series is a systems-based presentation of integrated medical science. This volume presents the basic concepts, pathways and control of metabolic processes and nutrition. It describes and illustrates examination techniques and clinical skills.

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The main focus of the "Crash Course" series is a systems-based presentation of integrated medical science. This volume presents the basic concepts, pathways and control of metabolic processes and nutrition. It describes and illustrates the necessary examination techniques and clinical skills which are important in both examination and routine diagnosis. It presents a review of the most common metabolic and nutritional diseases and disorders, divided into chapters according to a "surgical sieve" approach.