The paper reviews the various control mechanisms to be found in chemical reactions occurring in man. The concept of compartmental analysis is discussed and the unit processes of biochemistry are considered, e.g. enzymic reactions, expanding systems, transport systems. Modelling techniques are discussed with particular reference to plasma protein metabolism and bilirubin metabolism.
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