Regional physiology Books
Columbia University Press Neuroenology
Book SynopsisA pioneer of neurogastronomy writes an engaging treatment of the brain’s role in creating the taste of wine.Trade ReviewShepherd provides a valuable and interesting glimpse into the human side of science and its inherently cross-disciplinary nature. After having read Neuroenology, every sniff, bite and gulp, will create a moment of reflection on how complex and wonderfully mysterious the human brain is. -- Christopher R. Loss, Culinary Institute of America By unifying knowledge scattered across plant biology, microbiology, viticulture, chemistry, neuroscience, and the humanities, Neuroenology founds the new science of how the taste of wine is created, not in the glass but in the brain. This book is a must for all serious wine connoisseurs, practitioners, neuroscientists, students, or simply epicureans enjoying one of life's pleasures. Let's have a toast to Gordon Shepherd and his marvelous new book! -- Pierre-Marie Lledo, The Pasteur Institute, coauthor of The Custom-Made Brain Savoring wine is perhaps the quintessential human multimodal experience, combining as it does vision, touch, taste, smell and even audition into a magnificent single aesthetic experience. Shepherd's enthusiasm in exploring this meeting of neural science and sensory input is infectious. He provides readers with a novel perspective that will enhance their appreciation of the pleasures of tasting fine wines, and inspire scientists and laypersons alike to test his hypotheses and extend his analyses. -- Gary Beauchamp, Monell Chemical Senses Center In Neuroenology, Gordon Shepherd presents the complexities of sipping and moving wine in the mouth, how we perceive the smell of wine and how those stimuli interact in the brain to produce the final perception of wine flavor. A serious wine enthusiast can learn a lot from this review of wine tasting. -- Ann Noble, creator of the Wine Aroma Wheel Shepherd manages to present sometimes incredibly technical information in a clear, concise and highly readable way, and inject it with a sense of wonder and excitement. -- Max Allen Financial ReviewTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: A New Approach to Wine Tasting Part I. Fluid Dynamics of Wine Tasting 1. Sip and Saliva 2. The Tongue: Moving the Wine 3. Respiration and Wine Aromas 4. The Pathway for Retronasal Airflow 5. Swallow, Aroma Burst, and Finish Part II. How Sensory Systems Create the Taste of Wine 6. Sight: Creating the Color of Wine 7. Orthonasal Smell: Wine Molecules Meet Smell Receptors 8. Orthonasal Smell: Creating a Wine Aroma Image 9. Orthonasal Smell: From Odor Image to Aroma Perception 10. Touch and the Mouthfeel of Wine 11. Taste Modalities and Wine Tasting 12. Creating Taste Perception 13. Retronasal Smell: The Hidden Force in Wine Tasting 14. Retronasal Smell: What Is So Special? 15. Retronasal Smell: Creating the Multisensory Wine Flavor Part III. How Central Brain Systems Create the Pleasure of the Taste of Wine 16. Wine Tasting, Gender, and Aging 17. Memory and Wine Tasting 18. The Language of Wine Tasting 19. Pleasure: The Final Judge in Wine Tasting 20. Practical Applications of Neuroenology to the Pleasure of Wine Tasting Appendix. A Wine-Tasting Tutorial with Jean-Claude Berrouet Bibliography Index
£19.00
Columbia University Press Neurogastronomy
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewNeurogastronomy is a personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception. Gordon M. Shepherd's panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior is that of a true pioneer of the chemical senses. -- Avery Gilbert, Author of What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life Cooking? It is first love, then art, then technique. Chefs and food lovers alike can benefit from a better appreciation of the phenomena at play throughout the culinary process, from the field to the fork and beyond. This is why flavor is so important, and why Gordon M. Shepherd's well-named Neurogastronomy is such a welcome addition to the literature. -- Herve This, author of Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor Those who make the effort will be rewarded: they'll never look at eating the same way again. Library Journal Shepherd makes an excellent case for neurogastronomy as an important cross-disciplinary field that is likely to motivate a variety of imperatives for our health and well-being. -- Chris Loss Nature Although written for lay readers, this excellent summary of everything people currently know about flavor perception must be considered the latest and most valuable review of research on the chemical senses. Choice Stimulating and informing. -- Israel Rosenfeld and Edward B. Ziff New York Review of Books A work that has the potential for breaking new ground and developing a whole new direction of study. Yum.fi
£18.00
Columbia University Press Neurogastronomy
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewNeurogastronomy is a personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception. Gordon M. Shepherd's panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior is that of a true pioneer of the chemical senses. -- Avery Gilbert, Author of What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life Cooking? It is first love, then art, then technique. Chefs and food lovers alike can benefit from a better appreciation of the phenomena at play throughout the culinary process, from the field to the fork and beyond. This is why flavor is so important, and why Gordon M. Shepherd's well-named Neurogastronomy is such a welcome addition to the literature. -- Herve This, author of Molecular Gastronomy: Exploring the Science of Flavor Those who make the effort will be rewarded: they'll never look at eating the same way again. Library Journal Shepherd makes an excellent case for neurogastronomy as an important cross-disciplinary field that is likely to motivate a variety of imperatives for our health and well-being. -- Chris Loss Nature Although written for lay readers, this excellent summary of everything people currently know about flavor perception must be considered the latest and most valuable review of research on the chemical senses. Choice Stimulating and informing. -- Israel Rosenfeld and Edward B. Ziff New York Review of Books A work that has the potential for breaking new ground and developing a whole new direction of study. Yum.fi
£14.39
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology
Book Synopsis* Condensed, unified format for this very key topic. * Content tailored to the needs of the practicing clinician and the requirements of GI board examinations.Trade Review“This is an outstanding, succinct paperback text of the normal physiology of the digestive system written by an authoritative team of experts that is likely to become the standard reading for introductory courses to digestive system physiology. It is also a quick read for practicing gastroenterologists, surgeons, or internists who appreciate the value of understanding the cutting edge of physiologic principles of our field.” (Gastroenterology, 1 June 2015) Table of ContentsContributors, vi Preface, ix About the companion website, x 1 Structure and innervation of hollow viscera, 1Laura D. Wood & Elizabeth A. Montgomery 2 Gastrointestinal hormones in the regulation of gut function in health and disease, 15John Del Valle 3 Gastrointestinal motility, 33Ikuo Hirano & Darren Brenner 4 Gastrointestinal immunology and ecology, 46Shehzad Z. Sheikh & Scott E. Plevy 5 Gastric physiology, 58Mitchell L. Schubert 6 Structure and function of the exocrine pancreas, 78James H. Grendell 7 Absorption and secretion of fluid and electrolytes, 92Lawrence R. Schiller 8 Absorption of nutrients, 108Lawrence R. Schiller 9 Hepatic structure and function, 129Michelle T. Long & Lawrence S. Friedman 10 The splanchnic circulation, 149Peter R. Kvietys & D. Neil Granger 11 Composition and circulation of the bile, 164Allan W. Wolkoff 12 Bilirubin metabolism, 173Allan W. Wolkoff Index, 183
£47.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding the Gut Microbiota
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the community of microbial species (the microbiota, microbiome), which inhabits the large bowel of humans. Written from the perspective of an academic who has been familiar with the topic for 40 years, it provides a long-term perspective of knowledge about this high profile and fast-moving topic.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements ix 1 Introduction 1 References 4 2 Prime Facts 7 Summary 14 Explanation of Terms 15 References 16 3 A Sense of Community 19 Summary 33 Explanation of Terms 33 References 35 4 Assembling Communities 39 Summary 55 Explanation of Terms 55 References 56 5 Bowel Society 63 References 69 6 Chemostat Bowel 71 Summary 82 Explanation of Terms 82 References 83 7 Revealing Secret Lives 87 Summary 98 Explanation of terms 98 References 101 8 Remembrance of Microbes Past 105 Summary 111 References 112 9 Out of Tune: Dysbiosis 115 Summary 130 Explanation of Terms 130 References 132 10 We may be Lost, but we’re Making Good Time 139 Particularly Important Considerations 143 Running Out of Fuel? 145 The End of the Journey 146 References 146 Addendum: A Brief Summary of Technological Aspects of ]omics 149 General Features of Nucleic Acid-based Technology 149 Older Electrophoretic Methods for Screening Microbiota Compositions 150 Fluorescent Probes (FISH/FC) 151 Measuring the Abundance of Bacterial Groups by qPCR 152 Using DNA Chips to Screen Microbiota Compositions 153 Detailed Phylogenetic Analysis 154 Metagenomics: Determining the Functional Capacity of Microbiotas 155 Metatranscriptomics: Microbiota Biochemical Pathways in Action 156 Metaproteomics 157 Metabolomics 157 Summary 158 References 159 Index 163
£101.66
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance
Book SynopsisThis concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format.Now fully supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/gastro containing interactive MCQs and downloadable digital flashcards, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is the ideal revision aid for medical and allied health students, and provides valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area. Fully revised and updated to include further coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, revised liver chapters and a new chapter on embryology Now in full colour throughout Table of ContentsPreface 6 Acknowledgements 6 List of abbreviations 7 Introduction and overview 8 Part 1 Structure and function 1 Mouth and teeth 10 2 Salivary glands 12 3 Tongue and pharynx 14 4 Oesophagus 16 5 Stomach 18 6 Duodenum 20 7 Pancreas 22 8 Liver 24 9 Biliary system 26 10 Hepatic portal system 28 11 Jejunum and ileum 30 12 Caecum and appendix 32 13 Colon 34 14 Rectum and anus 36 Part 2 Integrated function 15 Embryology 38 16 Enteric motility 40 17 Enteric endocrine system 42 18 Enteric and autonomic nerves 44 19 Mucosal immune system 46 20 Digestion and absorption 48 21 Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats 50 22 Digestion of vitamins and minerals 52 23 Nutrition 54 24 Fluid and electrolyte balance 56 25 Hepatic metabolic function 58 26 Hepatic synthetic function 60 27 Hepatic detoxification and excretion 62 Part 3 Disorders and diseases 28 Nausea and vomiting 64 29 Diarrhoea 66 30 Constipation 68 31 Functional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome 70 32 Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia 72 33 Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori 74 34 Gastroenteritis and food poisoning 76 35 Gastrointestinal system infections 78 36 Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease 80 37 Coeliac disease 82 38 Obesity and malnutrition 84 39 Colon and rectal cancer 86 40 Gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver tumours 88 41 Haemorrhoids and anorectal disease 90 42 Gallstones and pancreatitis 92 43 Hepatitis and acute liver disease 94 44 Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease 96 Part 4 Diagnosis and treatment 45 History, examination and tests 98 46 Diagnostic endoscopy 100 47 Therapeutic endoscopy 102 48 Radiology and imaging 104 49 Functional tests 106 50 Pharmacotherapy 108 51 Gastrointestinal surgery 110 Index 112
£27.50
Springer London Ltd The Hand and the Brain
Book SynopsisThis book presents the human hand from an overall perspective from the first appearance of hand-like structures in the fins of big fishes living millions of years ago to todays and the future's mind-controlled artificial hands.Table of ContentsFins, Fossils And Fingers.- The Hand, The Brain And Mans’ Travel In Time.- The Brain, The Tools And The Technique.- How The Hand Created The Languge.- Hand Prints From The Past.- The Intelligent Hand.- An Extension Of The Brain.- Sensation And Emotions.- The Feeling Brain.- How The Hand Shapes The Brain.- The Interaction Between Senses.- Mirrors In The Brain.- Creative Hands.- Right Or Left?.- One Hand Missing.- Hand Transplantation.- The Thought-Controlled Robotic Hand.
£35.99
Legend Press Ltd Smelling to Survive: The Amazing World of Our
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£13.49
