Mass transport and reaction of chemical species are at the heart of processes that occur at all levels of biological organization--molecular, cellular, and organismal. The principles of chemical thermodynamics, mass balances and reaction kinetics provide the basis for analyzing and quantifying underlying phenomena as diverse as respiratory gas diffusion and receptor-ligand binding. This book teaches the key scientific and engineering principles that are necessary to understand how important molecules in the human body, such as nutrients, drugs and toxic substances, move from cell to cell, organ to organ, and between a person and the surrounding environment. It also contains information about the design of man-made devices, such as artificial lungs and oxygen monitors, which are used in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.Rather than being organized by specific applications, the book moves through a logical progression of basic physicochemical concepts, at each step illustrating how these lead to mathematical models and simulations of biomedical processes. Learning is enhanced with diverse and frequent illustrations and example problems at increasing levels of complexity. This empowers students with the self-confidence necessary to successfully tackle new problems throughout their careers.
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