Entropy Generation and Human Aging: Lifespan Entropy and Effect of Physical Activity Level
The first and second laws of thermodynamics were applied to biochemical reactions typical of human metabolism. An open-system model was used for a human body. Energy conservation, availability and entropy balances were performed to obtain the entropy generated for the main food components. Quantitat...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Entropy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/10/2/100/ |