Advances in biological and medical physics. Volume II /

Advances in Biological and Medical Physics, Volume II highlights the application of nuclear physics to biological and medical problems. This volume is composed of nine chapters, and start with survey on the biological effects of radiation exposure. The succeeding chapters deal with the mechanisms of...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Lawrence, John H. (John Hundale), 1904-1991, Hamilton, Joseph G. (Joseph Gilbert), 1907-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York : Academic Press, 1951.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Advances in Biological and Medical Physics, Volume II highlights the application of nuclear physics to biological and medical problems. This volume is composed of nine chapters, and start with survey on the biological effects of radiation exposure. The succeeding chapters deal with the mechanisms of molecular exchange and blood transfusion; the use of carbon isotopes in in vivo and in vitro animal studies; and the principles and applications of radioautographic technique. These topics are followed by discussions on the carcinogenic potential of ionizing radiation and the detection or measure.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 348 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781483224282
1483224287