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This series introduces the core areas of chemical science, covering important concepts in an easy, accessible style. Each title contains a number of simple, safe experiments and demonstrations approached through the process of problem identification, hypothesis, experimentation and conclusion. It supports the QCA units in KS3 and KS4 schemes of work. It provides definitions of important terms, explanations of key concepts, and chemical formulae and word equations. It contains the periodic table and explanatory notes. ... Read more

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ACID-BASE BALANCE presents a difficult subject in an innovative and easy to understand format. Complex mathematical formulas are replaced by clear color graphics. The pulmonary and renal roles in hydrogen ion regulation are presented in a balanced approach. Electrolyte balance is presented in clear, concise terms, with illustrations. The book contains 127 pages, with 53 illustrations, 43 of which are in color. ... Read more

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About time to understand acid-base!
Acid-base balance has long been considered a very difficult subject
to understand but it is an every day task for health care
professionals who must evaluate acid-base balance and electrolyte
imbalance in their patients. I really liked this book because it
explains how acids and bases interact in the kidney, lung and total
body in an easy to understand, quantitative and pictorial fashion,
without complicated equations and calculations. This book would be
very useful for anyone involved in health care. It explains the
metabolic pathways that maintain normal electrolyte balance and what
happens to cause electrolyte imbalance when these processes are
altered. It gives some examples of how electrolyte disturbances occur
in conditions such as prolonged diarrhea or diabetes mellitus. By
making it easier to understand the factors that produce electrolyte
disturbance, this book helps the reader understand how to treat or
prevent acid-base imbalance. As an author of a detailed textbook on
renal physiology, I think the unique aspect of this book is that the
material is presented in an easy to understand way while also
providing complete explanations along with written, graphic and
pictorial examples. This book provides a thorough overview of acid-
base balance. As a physiologist and someone who taught acid-base
physiology for over 35 years to all levels of students including
medical students, nursing students and allied health students, I
think anyone involved in any aspect of health care would find this
book helpful to enhance their understanding of acid-base balance and
electrolyte disturbances in the body. I highly recommend this book
for anyone involved in health care.

By:Esmail Koushanpour, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor, Northwestern University Medical School

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Acid-base metabolism is of fundamental clinical relevance and is one of the areas least well understood by medical students and physicians. The past 10 years have seen tremendous advances in knowledge regarding the molecular basis for membrane transport. This accessible book discusses in detail the intricacies of acid-base physiology, clearly describing how transport proteins delicately facilitate the movement of ions across the cell membranes and preserve the acid-base balance. This information permits an understanding of the physiologic basis for acid-base disorders not previously possible. ... Read more

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University of California, San Francisco. Second edition of a detailed interdisciplinary reference on normal water and acid-base regulation, and on specific pathologic states and special considerations. Previous edition 1985. For internists & internal specialties, pediatricians, & family physicians. ... Read more

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ILPAC (Independent Learning Project for Advanced Chemistry) is a comprehensive and flexible course of study. The series provides complete coverage of A level Chemistry while individual books can be used to support specific topics. This second edition includes revisions which reflect the recently revised syllabuses and ensure that the information is up-to-date. The original units have been combined into 12 books which retain particular features of the first edition, to help students structure their study of the topics. For example, there is a Pre-knowledge section which lists the skills the student will require, while a Pre-test section shows whether further revision is required before beginning. Keywords are intended to help the student to use indexes where further reading is required, and to encourage note-taking. Worked examples are used to explain calculations, and numerous exercises, with detailed answers, can be used to check progress. Teacher-marked exercises give practice in essay-type questions and help the teacher monitor progress. Experiments teach practical skills, illustrate theoretical points and allow the development of investigation skills.Specimen results are provided and mark schemes for practical assessments are included where appropriate. ILPAC 1-6 is a available as a first-year set, and ILPAC 7-12 as a second-year set. Each set has accompanying Teacher's and Technician's Notes. This part of the course offers further coverage of the principles of equilibrium in physical chemistry. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more