Energy in Biothermodynamics: A Comprehensive Review
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https://doi.org/10.65405/a22cj147Keywords:
Biothermodynamics; Human body; Thermodynamic laws; Energy conversion; Metabolism; EntropyAbstract
This review investigates the application of thermodynamic principles to biological systems,
emphasizing the human body as a model of an open, self-regulating system. It explores similarities
and differences between living organisms and classical thermal machines. The human body
continuously transforms chemical energy into mechanical and thermal work, following the same
physical laws that govern inanimate systems. By analyzing energy conversion, entropy, and
efficiency, this paper demonstrates how thermodynamic principles can deepen our understanding of
physiological processes and inspire advancements in medical technology .
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