THE DETAILED COMPOSITION OF FECES, SWEAT, AND URINE: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Abstract

The increased importance of closed-cycle life support systems has produced for accumulating information on by-products of human metabolism. This publication consists of 598 references covering the composition of feces, sweat, and urine. Topics which are discussed include methods of analysis; the constancy at which the formed or waste products are created; and the relative influence exerted thereon by diet, climate, body activity, and stress. Most of the references were published between January 1957 and June 1962. A subject index is included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0405059

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  • Charles M. Pierce

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  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

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  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry

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