Mitochondrial respiration.

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<p>Thorn discusses changes in respiration during and following exercise. He analyses the physiological processes behind this both in terms of chemical and nervous signals. But in particular, he demonstrates the use of the polarographic oxygen electrode which allows close study of mitochondria, the subcellular particles in which are embedded the respiratory enzyme systems. 6 segments.</p>

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