Note: Front Cover -- Histology and Histopathology of the Eye and its Adnexa -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part One. NORMAL HISTOLOGY, EMBRYOLOGY, SENESCENCE -- CHAPTER I. NORMAL HISTOLOGY OF THE EYE -- 1. The Cornea -- 2. The Sclera -- 3. The Limbus -- 4. The Uvea -- 5. The Chamber Angle -- 6. The Retina -- 7. The Optic Nerve -- 8. The Lens -- 9. The Zonule -- 10. The Vitreous Body -- 11. The Conjunctiva -- 12. The Plica Semilunaris -- 13. The Caruncle -- 14. The Eyelids -- 15. The Lacrimal Organs -- 16. The Orbit -- CHAPTER II. EMBRYOLOGY OF THE EYE -- CHAPTER III. SENESCENCE OF THE EYE -- PART I. READING OF SOURCE MATERIAL -- PART I. BIBLIOGRAPHY -- PART TWO. GENERAL PATHOLOGY -- CHAPTER IV. GENERAL PATHOLOGY IN RELATION TO THE EYE -- 1. Degenerative Processes and Disturbances of Metabolism -- 2. Abnormalities of Growth -- 3. Heredity and Constitution -- 4. Circulatory Disturbances -- 5. Inflammation -- 6. Repair -- 7. Infection and Resistance -- 8. Bacterial Infections -- 9. Animal Parasites -- 10. Injuries Caused by Physical Irritants -- 11. Injuries Caused by Chemical Irritants -- 12. Disorders of the Regulators of the Body -- 13. Tumors (Neoplasms) -- PART THREE. HISTOPATIIOLOGY OF THE EYE -- CHAPTER V. PATHOLOGY OF THE CORNEA -- 1. Inflammations of the Cornea (Keratitis) -- 2. Wound Healing, Regenerations, Keratoplasty -- 3. Corneal Scars -- 4. Corneal Staphyloma (Anterior Staphyloma) -- 5. Cysts of the Cornea -- 6. Corneal Fistula -- 7. Pannus -- 8. Degenerative Processes -- 9. Pigmentation of the Cornea -- 10. Pathology of the Epithelium -- 11. Pathology of the Endothelium and Keratic Precipitates -- 12. Pathologic Changes of Bowman's and Descemet's Membranes -- 13. Corneal Lesions Caused by Chemical and Physical Agents -- 14. Tuberculosis of the Cornea -- 15. Leprosy of the Cornea -- 16. Congenital Corneal Opacities. , 17. Neoplasms -- CHAPTER VI. PATHOLOGY OF THE SCLERA -- 1. Wound Healing -- 2. Rupture of the Sclera -- 3. Ectasia, Scleral Staphyloma -- 4. Congenital Changes -- 5. Necrosis and Degeneration -- 6. Inflammations of the Sclera -- 7. Fungus Diseases -- 8. Neoplasms -- CHAPTER VII. PATHOLOGY OF THE UVEA -- 1. Inflammations of the Uvea (Uveitis) -- 2. Mycoses and Parasites -- 3. Degenerations, Atrophies and Senile Changes -- 4. Changes in Diseases of Other Organs and in Systemic Diseases -- 5. Changes in Myopia -- 6. Detachment of the Choroid -- 7. Primary Neoplasms -- 8. Cysts -- 9. Secondary Neoplasms -- CHAPTER VIII. PATHOLOGY OF THE RETINA -- 1. General Considerations -- 2. Vascular Diseases of the Retina -- 3. Retinopathies and Retinitides -- 4. Degenerations and Atrophies of the Retina -- 5. Detachment of the Retina -- 6. Cysts of the Retina -- 7. Neoplasms -- CHAPTER IX. PATHOLOGY OF THE OPTIC NERVE -- 1. General Considerations -- 2. Pathology of the Nerve Sheaths -- 3. Inflammatory Processes (Optic Neuritis) -- 4. Degeneration and Atrophy -- 5. Papilledema -- 6. Depositions of Abnormal Substances -- 7. Neoplasms of the Optic Nerve and Its Sheaths -- CHAPTER X. PATHOLOGY OF THE LENS -- 1. General Considerations (Cataract) -- 2. Noncomplicated Cataracts -- 3. Complicated Cataract -- 4. Cataracts Caused by Endocrine Disturbances -- 5. Cataract Caused by Physical and Chemical Trauma -- CHAPTER XI. PATHOLOGY OF THE VITREOUS BODY -- 1. General Considerations -- 2. Congenital Changes -- 3. Acquired Changes -- CHAPTER XII. PATHOLOGY OF THE CONJUNCTIVA -- 1. Circulatory Disturbances and Noninflammatory Vascular Changes -- 2. Inflammations of the Conjunctiva (Conjunctivitis) -- 3. Mycoses of the Conjunctiva -- 4. Parasites of the Conjunctiva -- 5. Conjunctivitides Associated with Skin Diseases -- 6. Degenerations of the Conjunctiva. , 7. Concretions of the Conjunctiva -- 8. Cysts of the Conjunctiva -- 9. Neoplasms of the Conjunctiva -- 10. Diseases of the Lacrimal Caruncle -- CHAPTER XIII . PATHOLOGY OF THE EYELIDS -- 1. Atrophy -- 2. Scleroderma -- 3. Changes in Pigmentation -- 4. Eczema -- 5. Psoriasis -- 6. Ichthyosis -- 7. Acanthosis Nigricans -- 8. Lupus Erythematosis -- 9. Urticaria -- 10. Pemphigus Vulgaris -- 11. Impetigo Contagiosa -- 12. Changes of the Lid Skin in Generalized and Local Infections -- 13. Diseases of the Lid Glands -- 14. Diseases of the Lid Margin and Cilia -- 15. Degenerative Changes -- 16. Neoplasms -- CHAPTER XIV. PATHOLOGY OF THE LACRIMAL ORGANS -- 1. The Lacrimal Gland -- 2. The Puncta and Canaliculi -- 3. The Lacrimal Sac and Nasolacrimal Duct -- CHAPTER XV. PATHOLOGY OF THE ORBIT -- 1. General Considerations -- 2. Inflammations -- 3. Fungus Diseases -- 4. "Pseudotumor -- 5. Hypertrophy, Atrophy, Dystrophy and Degeneration -- 6. Parasites of the Orbit -- 7. Neoplasms -- CHAPTER XVI. OCULAR DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES -- 1. General Considerations -- 2. Coloboma -- 3. Heterotypical Conus -- 4. Pits in the Optic Disc -- 5. Microphthalmos -- 6. Anophthalmos -- 7. Cyclopia -- 8. Cryptophthalmos -- 9. Cysts -- 10. Megalophthalmos -- 11. Hydrophthalmos -- 12. Congenital Anomalies of Various Eye Structures -- 13. Congenital Neoplasms -- CHAPTER XVII. GLAUCOMA -- 1. Introduction : The Intra-ocular Pressure -- 2. Primary Glaucoma -- 3. Secondary Glaucoma -- 4. Experimental Glaucoma -- 5. Hydrophthalmos -- 6. Annex: Hypotony (Ophthalmomalaeia, Essential Phthisis) -- CHAPTER XVIII. MYOPIA -- HEADING OF SOURCE MATERIAL -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- CHAPTER XIX. INJURIES -- 1. Contusions -- 2. Injuries from Cutting Objects -- 3. Foreign Bodies -- 4. Injuries Due to Agents of Physical Energy -- 5. Injuries by Chemicals -- CHAPTER XX. SURGERY AND ITS COMPLICATIONS. , 1. Cataract Extractions -- 2. Needling -- 3. Glaucoma Operations -- 4. Operations for Detachment of the Retina -- 5. Evisceration of the Globe -- 6. Extraction of Foreign Bodies -- 7. Opticociliary Resection -- 8. Squint Operation -- 9. Tear Sac Operations -- INDEX.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- B. Turbulent Flow -- 1. Introduction -- 2. General Hydrodynamical Equations for the Turbulent Motion of a Compressible Fluid -- 3. Turbulent Boundary Layer of a Compressible Fluid -- 4. General Treatment of Incompressible Mean Flow along Walls -- 5. Free Turbulent Flows -- 6. Turbulent Structure of Shear Flows.

Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- I. FRANKLIN'S MOST FAMOUS SCION -- II. WEST POINT AND THE ARMY -- III. A PROFESSORSHIP AT TWENTY-TWO -- IV. A SCHOOL IN THE MAKING: GIRARD COLLEGE -- V. "MEN AND... -- VI. '...THINGS -- VII. AN ENVOY'S REPORT -- VIII. THE PHILADELPHIA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL -- IX. EARLY RESEARCH -- X. MAGNETISM -- XI. A FIRST CAREER ENDS -- XII. THE COAST SURVEY -- XIII. SERVICES TO THE NATION -- XIV. MAN OF SCIENCE -- XV. THE CHIEF -- BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE -- INDEX.

Note: Front Cover -- An Introduction to Biochemistry -- Table of Contents -- Dedication -- PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION -- PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION -- PART I: INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY -- CHAPTER I. THE SUBJECT-MATTER OP BIOCHEMISTRY -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER II. BIOLOGICAL ELEMENTS -- CLASSIFICATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL ELEMENTS -- THE ELEMENTS IN GROUP ORDER -- FACTORS REGULATING CALCIUM METABOLISM -- THE NITROGEN CYCLE -- RELATIVE COMPOSITION OF THE HUMAN ORGANISM AND THE ENVIRONMENT -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER III. INORGANIC COMPOUNDS -- IONIC SYSTEMS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER IV. SOLUTIONS AND COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS -- COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- PART II: ORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY -- CHAPTER V. CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS -- CHAPTER VI. THE CARBOHYDRATES, OR GLUCIDES -- THE MONOSACCHARIDES -- THE STRUCTURE OF THE SIMPLE SUGARS -- THE COMPOUND SACCHARIDES -- POLYHEXOSIDES, OR POLYSACCHARIDES -- HEXOSANS -- SACCHARIDE DERIVATIVES -- THE HEXOSE PHOSPHATES -- CYCLOSES or CYCLOHEXANOLS -- CHAPTER VII. REACTIONS OF CARBOHYDRATES -- ANALYTICAL REACTIONS OF CARBOHYDRATES -- MECHANISM OF THE COPPER REDUCTION TESTS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER VIII. PROTEINS -- A. SIMPLE PROTEINS -- B. CONJUGATED OR COMPOUND PROTEINS -- C. DERIVED PROTEINS -- CHAPTER IX. AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEIN STRUCTURE -- ANALYTICAL REACTIONS OF PROTEINS -- ESTIMATION OF PROTEINS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER X. LIPIDES -- OILS AND FATS -- ANALYTICAL REACTIONS OF SIMPLE LIPIDES -- SOAPS -- WAXES -- COMPLEX LIPIDES, OR LIPINES -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XI. STEROIDS -- ANALYTICAL REACTIONS OF THE STEROLS -- STEROIDS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XII. BIOLOGICAL PIGMENTS: PYRROLE DERIVATIVES, CAROTINOIDS, FLAVINS -- A. PYRROLE DERIVATIVES -- THE HÆMOCHROMES, OR BLOOD PIGMENTS -- DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS OF HÆMOGLOBIN. , THE CYTOCHROMES -- CHLOROPHYLL -- THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PORPHYRINS -- CAROTINOIDS -- LYOCHROMES, OR FLAVINS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XIII. CATALYSTS -- CLASSIFICATION OF ENZYMES -- A. HYDROLASES -- B. OXIDO-REDUCTASES -- C. DESMOLASES -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XIV. NUTRIENTS -- GROUP PROPERTIES OF THE FOOD MATERIALS -- VITAMINS -- THE FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS -- NUTRIENTS -- MISCELLANEOUS FACTORS IN THE DIET -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XV. ALIMENTARY DIGESTION -- ORAL DIGESTION -- GASTRIC DIGESTION -- DUODENAL DIGESTION -- INTESTINAL JUICE -- INTESTINAL ABSORPTION -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XVI. INTERMEDIATE METABOLISM: CARBOHYDRATES -- CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM -- CARBOHYDRATE UTILISATION -- THE GLUCO-KINETIC HORMONES -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XVII. INTERMEDIATE METABOLISM: PROTEINS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XVIII. INTERMEDIATE METABOLISM: LIPIDES -- COMPLEX LIPIDES AND LIPOIDS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XIX. TISSUE RESPIRATION -- THE RESPIRATORY PROCESS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XX. PURINES AND PYRIMIDINES -- PYRIMIDINES -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XXI. NITROGENOUS BASES -- CREATINE AND CREATININE -- CREATININE -- PLANT ALKALOIDS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XXII. UREA -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XXIII. EXCRETION -- HUMAN URINE -- INORGANIC SOLUTES -- ORGANIC SOLUTES -- PATHOLOGICAL CONSTITUENTS OF URINE -- ESTIMATION OF REDUCING SUGARS IN URINE -- URINARY SEDIMENTS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XXIV. HORMONES -- ADRENAL HORMONES -- PARATHYROID HORMONE -- PANCREATIC HORMONES -- GYNÆCOGENS: FEMALE SEX HORMONES -- ANDROGENS: MALE SEX HORMONES -- ALIMENTARY HORMONES -- MISCELLANEOUS AUTACOIDS -- PLANT AUTACOIDS, PHYTOHORMONES -- ORGANISERS AND EVOCATORS -- GENERAL REFERENCES -- CHAPTER XXV. THE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT: BLOOD AND TISSUE FLUIDS -- APPENDIX: REAGENTS EMPLOYED IN BIOCHEMISTRY. , INDEX.

Note: Cover -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume 2 -- Editors' Preface -- Chapter 1. Melezitose and Turanose -- Introduction -- I. The Larch Manna of Briançon -- II. The Alhagi Manna (Turanjabine) -- III. The Presence of Melezitose in Several Types of Honeydew -- IV. Turanose Phenylosazone -- V. Establishment of the True Composition of Melezitose and Turanose -- VI. The Manna of the Douglas Fir -- VII. The Occurrence of Melezitose in Honey -- VIII. The Crystallography of Melezitose -- IX. The Optical Properties of Melezitose -- X. Crystalline Turanose -- XI. The Five Turanose Octaacetates and Related Derivatives -- XII. Structural Interpretation of the Mutarotation of Turanose -- XIII. Proof of the Structure of Turanose -- XIV. Generalization of the Relationship between the Structures of Turanose and Maltose -- XV. Proof of the Normal Character of the Phenylosazones of Turanose and Maltose -- XVI. Discussion of the Structure of Melezitose -- XVII. The Monohydrate of Melezitose -- XVIII. The Specific Rotation of Melezitose -- Chapter 2. The Chemistry of Anhydro Sugars -- I. Introduction -- II. Classification -- III. The Mechanism of Anhydro Ring Formation. -- IV. The Scission of Anhydro Rings of the Ethylene Oxide Type -- V. Anhydro Sugars of the Hydrofuranol Type -- VI. Anhydro Sugars of the Glycosan Type -- VII. The Use of Anhydro Sugars in Synthesis -- VIII. Tables of Properties of Anhydro Sugars and Their Derivatives -- Chapter 3. Analogs of Ascorbic Acid -- I. Synthesis of Analogs of Ascorbic Acid -- II. Desoxy and Amino Derivatives of Ascorbic Acid. -- III. Physiological Activity of Analogs of Ascorbic Acid.. -- IV. Structure of Analogs of Ascorbic Acid. -- V. Analogs of L-Ascorbic Acid Containing One Enolic Hydroxyl Group. -- Chapter 4. Synthesis of Hexitols and Pentitols from Unsaturated Polyhydric Alcohols -- I. Historical Foreword. , II. Synthesis of Hexitols from Unsaturated Intermediates. -- III. Synthesis of Pentitols from Unsaturated Intermediates -- Chapter 5. The Interrelation of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism -- I. Introduction -- II. The Transformation of Carbohydrate to Fat -- III. The Transformation of Fat to Carbohydrate -- IV. The Relation of Ketosis to Carbohydrate Oxidation -- V. Lactose and Fat Utilization -- Chapter 6. The Chemistry of Mucopolysaccharides and Mucoproteins -- I. Introduction -- II. Classification of Protein-carbohydrate Complexes -- III. The Monosaccharide Units -- IV. Mucopolysaccharides -- V. Mucoproteins -- VI. Mucolipids -- Chapter 7. Bacterial Polysaccharides -- I. Introduction -- II. Bacterial Cellulo se -- III. Dextrans -- IV. The Structures of Other Bacterial Polysaccharides -- V. Levans -- VI. Miscellaneous Methods for Determination of Polysaccharide Structures -- VII. Conclusion -- Chapter 8. The Chemistry of Pectic Materials -- 1. Introduction: General Characteristics of Pectin -- II. Early Work on the Structure of Pectin -- III. Pectic Acid -- IV. Araban -- V. Galactan -- Chapter 9. The Polyfructosans and Difructose Anhydrides -- I. Polyfructosans -- II. Difructose Anhydrides -- III. Miscellaneous -- Chapter 10. Cellulose Ethers of Industrial Significance -- I. Present and Potential Status of Cellulose Ethers -- II. The Raw Materials -- III. Etherifying Agents -- IV. Procedure Followed in Etherification -- V. Chemistry of the Etherification -- VI. Modifications of the Procedure -- VII. Ethers of Cellulose Soluble in Organic Solvents -- VIII. Water-soluble Ethers of Cellulose -- IX. Cellulose Ethers Soluble in Dilute Alkali but not in Water -- X. Use of Cellulose Ethers as Intermediates -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Errata for Volume 1 -- Contents of Volume 1.

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Note: Cover -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume I -- Editors' Preface -- Chapter 1. The Fischer Cyanohydrin Synthesis and the Configurations of Higher-carbon Sugars and Alcohols -- Introduction -- I. The Cyanohydrins and the Corresponding Acids and Lactones -- II. Emil Fischcr's Discovery and Application of the Synthesis -- III. The Configurations of the D-Mannoheptoses and The D- Galaheptoses -- IV. The Synthesis of Altrose and Allose from Ribose -- V. The Synthesis of the D-Guloheptoses -- VI. Mannoheptulose, Sedoheptulose, Perseulose, Perseitol and Volemitol -- VII. The D-Perseitol and D-Mannitol Groups of Natural Carbohydrates -- VIII. D-(α,α,α,α)-Glucodecose and the Epimeric D-Glucodeconic Lactones -- IX. Early Indications of Configurations by the Lactone Rule of Rotation -- X. The Configurations of Certain D-Glucoctoses and D-Galaoctoses -- XI. Improvements in the Details of the Fischer Cyanohydrin Synthesis of Higher-carbon Sugars and the Identification of the Products -- XII. Similar Sugars -- XIII. Nomenclature of Higher-carbon Sugars from Hexose -- XIV. Miscellaneous -- XV. Data for the Identification of Various Higher-carbon Alcohols of the Sugar Group -- Chapter 2. The Altrose Group of Substances -- I. Introduction -- II. Altrose from Ribose -- III. Neolactose, Celtrobiose, and Altrose -- IV. Sedoheptulose and Sedoheptulosan -- V. The Structure of D-Altrosan -- VI. D-Altrose Dcrivatives from D-Altrosan -- VII. D-Altrose from Methyl α-D-Glucoside -- VIII. Epiglucosamine and Other Altrose Derivatives -- IX. The 6-Desoxyaltroses -- X. The Alluloses -- XI. Calcium D-Altronate from D-Galactose and from Pectin -- XII. Compounds Possibly Related to Altrose -- XIII. Table I. D- and L-Altrose and Derivatives -- XIV. Table II. Neolactose, Celtrobiose, and Derivatives -- Chapter 3. Carbohydrate Orthoesters -- I. Definition and General Structure. , II. Preparation and Propereties -- III. Rate and Mechanism of Hydrolysis -- IV. Proof of Structure -- V. Mechanisms of Formation and Conversion -- VI. Conclusion -- Chapter 4. Thio- and Seleno-Sugars -- I. Thiosugars -- II. Selenosugars -- Chapter 5. The Carbohydrate Components of the Cardiac Glycosides -- I. Introduction -- II. Digitalose -- III. Antiarose -- IV. Digitoxose -- V. Cymarose -- VI. Diginose -- VII. Oleandrose -- VIII. Sarmentose -- IX. Strophanthobiose -- Chapter 6. Metabolism of the Sugar Alcohols and Their Derivatives -- I. Introduction -- II. Methyl Alcohol -- III. Ethyhlene Glycol -- IV. Glycerol -- V. Tetritols -- VI. Pentitols -- VII. Hexitols -- VIII. Summary -- Chapter 7. The Chemistry of the Nucleic Acids -- Introduction -- A. Ribosenucleic Acid -- B. Desoxyribosenucleic Acid -- Chapter 8. The Fractionation of Starch -- I. Introduction -- II. Older Methods of Starch Fractionation -- III. Recent Concepts in Starch Chemistry -- IV. Fractionation by Selective Precipitation -- V. Fractionation by Aqueous Leaching -- VI. Properties and Structures of the Fractions -- VII. Function of the Fractions in Starch Paste Behavior -- VIII. Pertinent Problems in Starch Chemistry -- Chapter 9. Peparation and Properties of Starch Esters -- I. Introduction -- II. Pretreatment of Starch for Esterification -- III. Preparation of the Starch Acetates -- IV. Properties and Characteristics of Starch Acetate -- V. Preparation and Properties of Other Organic Esters of Starch -- VI. Preparation and Properties of Inorganic Esters of Starch -- Chapter 10. Cellulose Esters of Organic Acids -- A. Commercial Development -- B. Preparation -- C. Industrial Applications -- Chapter 11. A Discussion of Methods of Value in Research on Plant Polyuronides -- I. Introduction -- II. Methods Used in Studying the Composition of Polyuronides. , III. Identifying the Units in the Polyuronide -- IV. Methods for Determining the Structure of Polyrironide Molecules -- V. Some Results of Structural Investigation of the Polyuronides.

Note: Front Cover -- Vitamins and Hormones: Advances in Research and Applications -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume III -- Editors' Preface -- Chapter 1. The Interrelation of Vitamins -- I . Introduction -- II. The Interrelation of Vitamins in Vitro -- III. The Association of Vitamins in Function -- IV. The Association of Vitamins in Related Biochemical Systems -- V. The Association of Vitamins with the Development and Maintenance of Tissues -- VI. The Influence of Fats on the Relative Requirements of Vitamins -- VII. The Synergism between Vitamins A and E -- VIII. The Effect of Massive Dosing with One Vitamin on the Requirement of Others -- IX. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2. The Synthesis of B Vitamins by Intestinal Bacteria -- I. Introduction -- II. Historical Background -- III. Coprophagy and Refection -- IV. The Bacterial Synthesis of Thiamin in Animals -- V. The Bacterial Synthesis of Riboflavin in Animals -- VI. The Bacterial Synthesis of Nicotinic Acid in Animals -- VII. The Bacterial Synthesis of Pyridoxin in Animals -- VIII. The Bacterial Synthesis of Pantothenic Acid in Animals -- IX. The Bacterial Synthesis of Biotin in Animals -- X. The Bacterial Synthesis of Folic Acid in Animals -- XI. The Bacterial Synthesis of Inositol in Animals -- XII. Factors Influencing Bacterial Synthesis in the Animal Organism -- XIII . Bacterial Synthesis of Thiamin in Man -- XIV. Bacterial Synthesis of Riboflavin in Man -- XV. Bacterial Synthesis of Nicotinic Acid in Man -- XVI. Bacterial Synthesis of Biotin and Folic Acid in Man -- XVII. Vitamin Synthesis and Its Implications in Human Nutrition -- XVIII. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3. Sulfonamides and Vitamin Deficiencies -- I. Introduction -- II. Identification of Deficiencies -- III. Mechanism of Production of Vitamin Deficiencies -- IV. Conclusion -- References. , Chapter 4. Manifestations of Prenatal Nutritional Deficiency -- I. Introduction -- II. Effect of Maternal Inanition upon the Prenatal Development of the Offspring -- III. Effect of Maternal Protein Deficiency upon the Prenatal Development of the Offspring -- IV. Effect of Maternal Fat and Carbohydrate Deficiency upon the Prenatal Development of the Offspring -- V. Effect of Maternal Mineral Deficiency upon the Prenatal Development of the Offspring -- VI. Effect of Maternal Vitamin Deficiency upon the Prenatal Development of the Offspring -- VII. Recent Studies on the Relationship of Maternal Nutrition to Fetal Development in Man -- VIII. General Considerations -- References -- Chapter 5. Growth Factors in Microbiology-Some Wider Aspects of Nutritional Studies with Micro-organism -- I. Introduction -- II. Thiamin -- III. Riboflavin -- IV. Pyridoxin -- V. Glutamine -- VI. Pantothenic Acid and β-Alanine -- VII. Biotin -- VIII. p-Aminobenzoic Acid -- IX. Xicotinic Acid and Pyridine Nucleotides -- X. Purines and Pyrimidines -- XI. Inositol -- XII. Choline -- XIII. Oleic Acid -- XIV. Naphthoquinones -- XV. Epilogue -- References -- Chapter 6. Possibilities in the Realm of Synthetic Estrogens -- I. The Validity of Logic in Chemotherapeutic Research -- II. From Estradiol to Stilbestrol -- III. The Problem of Activity in the Estrogens -- References -- Chapter 7. Chemistry of Anti-Pernicious Anemia Substances of Liver -- I. Foreword -- II. Definitions -- III. Early Therapy -- IV. Whole Liver Therapy -- V. Fractionation of Liver by Cohn, Minot, and Associates -- VI. Early Work by West and Associates -- VII. Later Work by Dakin, West, and Associates -- VIII. Work of Laland, Klem, Strandell, and Associates -- IX. Work of SubbaRow and Jacobson -- X. Other Evidence for More than One Factor. , XI. On the Importance of Tryptophan and Histidine Work of Fontès and Thivolle -- XII. Miscellaneous Contributions -- XIII. Criteria of Activity -- XIV. Comparison of Activities of Preparations -- XV. General Summary -- References -- Chapter 8. The Mechanism of Action and Metabolism of Gonadotropic Hormones in the Organism -- I. Introduction -- II. Time Interval Required for Inactivation of Gonadotropic Hormones -- III. Excretion of Gonadotropic Hormones -- IV. Site of Inactivation of Gonadotropic Hormones -- V. Interval between Administration of Gonadotropic Hormones and Appearance of the Gonadotropic Reaction in the Organism -- VI. Is the Activity of the Gonadotropic Hormone Due to the Substance in Its Original Form? -- VII. Production of the Secondary Sex Hormones in the Ovary -- VIII. Effect of Mode of Administration of Gonadotropic Hormones upon the Response Thereto -- IX. Synergism between the Anterior Pituitary Lobe and Chorionic Gonadotropin -- X. Reaction of Different Species to Various Gonadotropins -- References -- Chapter 9. The Role of Acetylcholine in the Mechanism of Nerve Activity -- I. Introduction -- II. The Concentration of Choline Esterase at Neuromuscular Junctions and Synapses -- III. Localisation of Choline Esterase at the Neuronal Surface -- IV. Parallelism between Voltage and Enzyme Activity in the Electric Organ -- V. New Concept of the Role of Acetylcholine -- VI. The ''Acetylcholine Cycle'' -- VII. The Formation of Acetylcholine -- Choline Acetylase -- VIII. Discussion and Summary -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Front Cover -- Advances in Genetics, Volume I -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors to Volume I -- Editor's Preface -- Chapter 1. Cytogenetics and Breeding of Forage Crops -- I. Introduction -- II. Breeding Methods with Forage Plants -- III. Bluegrasses -- IV. Timothy -- V. Orchard Grass -- VI. Brome Grasses -- VII. Ryegrasses and Fescues -- VIII. Southern Grasses -- IX. Prairie Grasses -- X. Sudan Grass -- XI. Miscellaneous Grasses -- XII. Alfalfa -- XIII. Red Clover -- XIV. White Clover -- XV. Sweet Clover -- XVI. Miscellaneous Legumes -- XVII. Summary -- XVIII. References -- Chapter 2. Cytogenetics and Speciation in Crepis -- I. Speciation -- II. The Genus Crepis -- III. The Genetic Processes of Speciation in Crepis -- IV. Summary -- V. References -- Chapter 3. Speciation in Fishes Distribution in Time and Space of Seven Dominant Multiple Alleles in Platypoecilus maculatus -- I. Introduction -- II. Material and Methods -- III. Genetic Analysis -- IV. Gene Frequency Distributions -- V. Geographical Variation -- VI. Gene Frequency Distribution in Time -- VII. Sexual Isolation in the Platyfish and Swordtail -- VIII. Polymorphism -- IX. Levels of Speciation -- X. Summary -- XI. References -- Chapter 4. Immunogenetics -- I. Introductory Remarks -- II. Antigens of Human Cells and Related Phenomena -- III. Species Relationships -- IV. Cellular Antigens in Cattle -- V. General Remarks -- VI. References -- Chapter 5. The Origin and Evolution of Maize -- I. Methods of Investigating Cultivated Plant Origins -- II. Previous and Present Hypotheses on the Origin of Maize -- III. The Relatives of Maize -- IV. Chromosome Numbers in the Maydeae -- V. Crossing Relationships in the Maydeae -- VI. Cytogenetics of Maize-Tripsacum Hybrids -- VII. Cytogenetics of Maize-Teosinte Hybrids -- VIII. What Is Teosinte?. , IX. Teosinte as the Possible Progenitor of Maize -- X. Pod Corn as the Progenitor of Cultivated Maize -- XI. The Probable Nature of Wild Maize -- XII. The Evolution of Maize Under Domestication -- XIII. The Place and Time of Origin -- XIV. References -- Chapter 6. The Genetics of Cattle -- I. Introduction -- II. Chromosome Number -- III. Color Inheritance -- IV. Horn Inheritance -- V. Inheritance of Lethal, Sublethal, Deleterious and Undesirable Factors -- VI. Inheritance of Dairy and Beef Qualities -- VII. Other Characters -- VIII. Inheritance in Species Crosses -- IX. Inbreeding -- X. Crossbreeding and Grading -- XI. Vitality -- XII. References -- Chapter 7. Recent Advances in the Genetics of Paramecium and Euplotes -- I. Introduction -- II. Paramecium aurelia -- III. Paramecium bursaria -- IV. Paramecium caudatum -- V. Other Species of Paramecium -- VI. Euplotes patella -- VII. Concluding Comments -- VIII. References -- Chapter 8. Mutations in Wild Populations in Drosophila -- I. Introduction -- II. Kinds of Mutations -- III. Methods of Analysis for Visibles -- IV. Methods of Analysis for Lethals -- V. Studies on Mutations in Wild Drosophila Populations -- VI. Populations of the Subgenus Sophophora -- VII. Populations of the Subgenus Drosophila -- VIII. Discussion and Summary -- IX. References -- Chapter 9. Types of Polyploids: Their Classification and Significance -- I. Introduction -- II. Basis for the Classification of Polyploid Types -- III. Autopolyploidy -- IV. Allopolyploids -- V. Segmental Allopolyploids -- VI. Summary and Conclusion -- VII. References -- Chapter 10. Cytogenetics of Gossypium and the Problem of the Origin of New World Cottons -- I. General Cytological Clsssification of the Genus -- II. The Problem of the Origin of Amphidiploid Cottons -- III. Harland's Theory of Ancient Origin -- IV. The Theory of Recent Origin. , V. Cytogenetic Studies as a Method of Attack on the Problem -- VI. References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Cover -- PART I INTRODUCTION -- I. The Scope of the Book -- II. The Structural Basis of Geography -- III. The General World-Plan -- IV. Ethnological Principles, Nationality, and Language -- V. Ethnological Criteria -- PART II THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT AND PAST RACIAL DISTRIBUTION -- VI. The Changing Environment in the Australasian "Peninsula" -- VII. The Distribution of the Races in the Australasian Region -- VIII. The Changing African Environment -- IX. Africa-Ethnology -- X. The Higher Races in Africa -- XI. The Changing European Environment -- XII. Races in Prehistoric Europe and Early Migrations -- XIII. The Races of France and Britain -- XIV. The Classification of the Races of Europe -- XV. The Changing Asiatic Environment -- XVI. The Races of Southern Asia -- XVII. The Races of Eastern Asia -- XVIII. The Changing Environment in North America -- XIX. The Changing Environment in South America -- XX. The Races of America -- XXI. The Migration-Zone Theory of Race Evolution -- PART III THE PRESENT. A. WHITE SETTLERS IN A COLD CONTINENTAL ENVIRONMENT. B. WHITE SETTLERS IN A HOT ARID ENVIRONMENT -- XXII. The Canadian Environment: The Maritimes -- XXIII. Structure and Settlement in Quebec and Ontario -- XXIV. Structure and Settlement in the Prairie Provinces -- XXV. Settlement in British Columbia: Future Canadian Population -- XXVI. The Attack on the Australian Environment -- XXVII. Climatic Control in Australia: The Arid Lands -- XXVIII. Factors in Tropical Settlement -- XXIX. Future Settlement in Australia -- PART IV THE FUTURE. THE CONTROL OF THE POTENTIAL WHITE SETTLEMENT OF THE WORLD BY ENVIRONMENT -- XXX. The Problem Stated, and Methods of Research -- XXXI. Future Settlement as Controlled by Agriculture and Coal Supply -- XXXII. Future White Settlement Deduced Graphically by the "Econograph" Method. , XXXIII. Potential Regions of White Settlement -- XXXIV. Deductions and Suggestions -- APPENDIX -- INDEX.