{"product_id":"the-pancreas-john-a-williams-9781607857167","title":"The Pancreas: Biology and Physiology","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book provides comprehensive and definitive coverage of the current understanding of the structure and function of the exocrine pancreas. While emphasis is on normal physiology, the relevant cell biological, developmental and biochemical information is also provided. Where appropriate, chapters also include material on functional changes in pancreatitis. All chapters are fully referenced and provide up to date information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book has been overseen and published by the American Pancreatic Association with Fred S. Gorelick and John A. Williams as Editors. It includes 26 chapters written by an international group of authorities; completed chapters are also presented in open access format on the Pancreapedia (www.pancreapedia.org). The book contains full-color images and summary diagrams that enhance readability and extend the detail provided in the text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pancreas: Biology and Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into four sections: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePancreatic Exocrine Structure and Function Anatomy, Bioenergetics, Cytoskeleton, Intracellular Signaling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcinar Cells Digestive enzyme synthesis, intracellular transport, Zymogen granules, Exocytosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExocrine Pancreas Integrative Responses Hormonal and Neural Control of Protein and Fluid Secretion, Molecular mechanisms of fluid and bicarbonate secretion, regulation of growth and regeneration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePancreatic Islet and Stellate Cell Structure and Function Structure and vasculature of islets, regulation of islet secretion, Stellate Cells in health and disease\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is designed to be a reference book for pancreas researchers but its clear and readable text will appeal to teachers, students and all individuals interested in the exocrine pancreas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John A. Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1607857162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781607857167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Michigan Publishing Services\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.31d","brand":"John A. Williams","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43993041633535,"sku":"9781607857167","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac1512b6-dba5-4981-a8eb-28ae950156be.jpg?v=1683322201","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pancreas-john-a-williams-9781607857167","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}