Contenido: Chapter 1. Introduction. p. 1 -- Chapter 2. A review of thermodynamic concepts. p. 23 -- Chapter 3. Physical properties of the body fluids and the cell membrane. p. 101 -- Chapter 4. The physical and flow properties of blood and other fluids. p.121 -- Chapter 5. Solute transport in biological systems. p. 175 -- Chapter 6. Oxygen transport in biological systems. p. 245 -- Chapter 7. Pharmacokinetic analysis. p. 281 -- Chapter 8. Extracorporeal devices. p. 319 -- Chapter 9. Tissue engineering. p. 369 -- Chapter 10. Bioartificial organs. p. 395 Incluye: referencias bibliográficas. -- Corresponde al suministro no. 33708