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... metabolism ) , and anaerobic glycolysis ( anaerobic metabolism ) . The molecules of CP contain energy that can be transferred to the molecules of ADP to " recharge " the ADP back to ATP . In this regard , the CP system acts like a ...
... metabolism ) , and anaerobic glycolysis ( anaerobic metabolism ) . The molecules of CP contain energy that can be transferred to the molecules of ADP to " recharge " the ADP back to ATP . In this regard , the CP system acts like a ...
Page 353
... metabolism can supply all the en- ergy required for light or moderate muscular work . Under these circumstances , the body is considered to be in the " steady state . " For very heavy work , however , even when adequate oxygen is ...
... metabolism can supply all the en- ergy required for light or moderate muscular work . Under these circumstances , the body is considered to be in the " steady state . " For very heavy work , however , even when adequate oxygen is ...
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... metabolism mea- sured before the start of a working day for a resting person is about 10 to 15 percent higher than basal metabolism ( Kroemer et al . , 1994 ) . Luehmann ( 1958 ) and Schottelius and Schottelius ( 1978 ) estimate that ...
... metabolism mea- sured before the start of a working day for a resting person is about 10 to 15 percent higher than basal metabolism ( Kroemer et al . , 1994 ) . Luehmann ( 1958 ) and Schottelius and Schottelius ( 1978 ) estimate that ...
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An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering Christopher D. Wickens,John Lee,Sallie E. Gordon,Yili Liu No preview available - 2014 |
An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering Christopher D. Wickens,Sallie E. Gordon,Yili Liu No preview available - 2004 |
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References to this book
Human Factors Methods: A Practical Guide for Engineering and Design Neville A. Stanton No preview available - 2005 |
Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Second Edition Jan Dul,Bernard Weerdmeester No preview available - 2001 |