About the Book This book explains the basic concepts of medical physiology in a clear and concise style. The fourth edition presents revised and updated text with numerous new diagrams. The Applied Physiology aspect has been suitably emphasized.

Fundamentals of Medical Physiology provides a concise, in-depth introduction by organ system to the principles of body function and uses emphasis on general models and clinical cases to foster mastery of these principles.Special features include: An emphasis on general models that underlie a number of recurring physiologic mechanisms -- for example, flow of substances and the factors that affect flow or energy formation and transformation -- to strengthen understanding Use of clinical cases -- developed, refined, and tested in the classroom over the past decade -- to test mastery of physiologic concepts Section-opening Patient Cases conclude with Some Things to Think About to help direct your study of the physiologic mechanisms of that organ system Chapter Questions ask you to apply what you have learned in that chapter to building an understanding of the case Answers to chapter questions allow you to check your understanding and direct further review A comprehensive Case Analysis with cause-and-effect diagrams reviews in detail the physiology behind the case Access via scratch-off code to all the cases in your book -- plus additional clinical cases -- with questions and answers and case analysis to enable convenient online review and testing Specifically, designed for the first- and second-year medical student, this innovative text -- ideal as a study aid for the USMLE -- provides the tools needed to learn and apply physiology to medical practice.

Human Physiology, Biochemistry and Basic Medicine is a unique perspective that draws together human biology, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, and cell biology in one comprehensive volume. In this way, it is uniquely qualified to address the needs of the emerging field of humanology, a holistic approach to understanding the biology of humans and how they are distinguished from other animals. Coverage starts with human anatomy and physiology and the details of the workings of all parts of the male and female body. Next, coverage of human biochemistry and how sugars, fats, and amino acids are made and digested is discussed, as is human basic medicine, covering the science of diseases and human evolution and pseudo-evolution. The book concludes with coverage of basic human nutrition, diseases, and treatments, and contains broad coverage that will give the reader an understanding of the entire human picture. - Covers the physiology, anatomy, nutrition, biochemistry and cell biology of humans, showing how they are distinguished from other animals - Includes medical literature and internet references, example test questions, and a list of pertinent words at the end of each chapter - Provides unique perspective into all aspects of what makes up and controls humans

An award-winning teacher highlights the medical importance of physiology in this highly focused, skill- and comprehension-building text. Physiological Medicine: A Clinical Approach to Basic Medical Physiology uses intriguing case studies, frequent questions, and thorough discussions of fundamental principles to frame physiology as a subject of real importance to clinical practice. Thoroughly up-to-date with the latest research on basic principles, clinical practice, and discoveries in molecular biology, this text serves as an ideal springboard for medical school courses in physiology. Practitioners and others wanting to refresh and update their knowledge of physiology will find it an unequaled independent study tool. Inside Physiological Medicine: A Clinical Approach to Basic Medical Physiology: Unique, attention-riveting cases open each chapter. Key-concept summaries spotlight important points. Numerous questions support step-by-step mastery and critical thought. "Clinical pearls" illuminate diagnostic and treatment applications of physiologic concepts. Over 400 illustrations clarify key concepts. Frontiers sections point where research may be headed. Tables and charts present detailed data accessibly. Challenging real-world cases, many based on actual errors. made on the wards, test your grasp of concepts Case-solved sections fully explain chapter-opening studies, with citations to the text.

Easily understood, up-to-date and clinically relevant, this book provides junior anaesthetists with an essential physiology resource.

Basic Physiology is an introduction to vertebrate physiology, stressing human physiology at the organ level, and includ ing requisite anatomy integrated with function. One chapter deals solely with topographic anatomy in atlas form and microscopic anatomy of the principal tissues of the body. Additional chapters cover cellular and general physiology; nervous system, muscle; blood and tissue fluids, heart and circulation; respiration, digestion and absorption; intermedi ary metabolism; energy metabolism; temperature regulation; nutrition; kidney; endocrinology, including hypophysis, re production; thyroids, parathyroids, adrenals and pancreas. All concepts are emphasized and well illustrated, and con troversial material is omitted. It is written at a level suited to undergraduate students who have had introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, and to more ad vanced students who wish to review the basic concepts of physiology. This volume should be especially useful as a text for de partments of biology, zoology, nursing, health, and agricul tural sciences that offer courses in vertebrate and human physiology. Basic Physiology is written by seven subject matter special ists who have considerable experience in teaching their specialty to undergraduates studying physiology and biology.

This book is part of the LWW India publishing program. This program is developed for the Indian market working with Indian authors who are the foremost experts in their respective fields. Our Indian authors do research and teach at the most respected Indian medical schools and academic hospitals. Key features : Simple and easy to understand language Large number of reproducible diagrams Flowcharts for easy understanding Emphasis on applied physiology Extensive Question bank Multiple choice questions for competitive Examinations Ideal text for review and exam preparation

Carry the same authoritative, useful knowledge that readers of Guyton and Hall have come to trust – in an easily accessible, pocket format. Pocket Companion to Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, echoes the structure and content of the world's foremost physiology textbook, making it ideal for a quick, portable review or entry point into complex topics. - Grasp key information quickly thanks to concise, readable text. - Benefit from updated content of the 14th edition of the bestselling text in a condensed synopsis format. - Quickly locate more in-depth discussions inside the parent text with abundant cross-references and a parallel chapter organization.