Reproductive hormones
Chapter 38 Reproductive hormones Chapter contents Female hormones 299 The menstrual cycle 299 Pregnancy 301 Birth 301 Oral contraceptives 301 Infertility treatment 302 Menopause 303 What are the natural alternatives?…
Gastrointestinal disorders
Chapter 35 Gastrointestinal disorders Chapter contents Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract 273 Microflora of the gastrointestinal tract 274 Gastrointestinal disorders 274 Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract There are five layers…
Problems with lipid metabolism
Chapter 27 Problems with lipid metabolism Chapter contents What happens to lipids after absorption? 203 Atherosclerosis 204 Hyperlipidaemia 206 Antiobesity medication 208 Fatty acids are an important source of energy:…
The atom: The smallest unit of pharmacology
Chapter 2 The atom The smallest unit of pharmacology Chapter contents What is an atom? 7 The structure of an atom 9 The electron is the key to pharmacology 9…
Antimicrobials
Chapter 29 Antimicrobials Chapter contents Bacterial structure 217 Antimicrobial medication 218 Bacterial resistance 221 Antiviral drugs 221 Bacterial Structure The cell wall of a bacterium is unique. Although not present…
Chemotherapy
Chapter 39 Chemotherapy Chapter contents History 307 Uses of chemotherapy 307 The cell cycle 307 The aims of chemotherapy treatment 308 Terminology 308 Major groups of cancer 309 Chemotherapeutic agents…
How do drugs get into cells?
Chapter 16 How do drugs get into cells? Chapter contents Absorption at the cellular level 123 Distribution of the drug 125 Absorption at the Cellular Level • Cell membranes are…
Respiratory diseases
Chapter 34 Respiratory diseases Chapter contents Allergies 267 Respiratory diseases 269 The respiratory passages from the nose to the terminal bronchioles in the lungs are moistened by a layer of…
Purines and pyrimidines
Chapter 12 Purines and pyrimidines Chapter contents Nucleosides and nucleotides 89 Metabolism of purines and pyrimidines 91 DNA and RNA 92 Purines and pyrimidines are known as nitrogenous bases. The…
Blood disorders
Chapter 28 Blood disorders Chapter contents Anaemias 209 Thalassaemia 211 Leukaemia 211 Haemostasis 211 Antiplatelet drugs 212 Haemophilia 215 Red blood cells (erythrocytes) perform two functions: • They transport oxygen…
