Book Description
This book provides a current and concise overview of mammalian and human physiology. Examples from clinical medicine have been integrated throughout the chapters to illuminate important physiologic concepts. A valuable self-study guide, which features content summaries, objectives, essay questions, and multiple-choice valuable self-study guide, which features content summaries, objectives, essay questions, and multiple-choice questions, is provided at the end of the book. The 20th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new and expanded content on topics such as gene expression; genetic basis of disease; immunology; sleep and waking states; molecular motors; normones of the heart; sleep apnea; and addition. With this edition, the self-study section focuses more on physiology in relation to disease, as reflective of a similar trend in the USMLE.
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-Two-year revision cycle - provides access tot he most up-to-date information. -Examples from clinical medicine integrated throughout the chapters - these applications point out important physiologic topics and promote associations between science and practice. -Self-study section - ideal for self-assessment and USMLE review. -Over 730 attractive and functional illustrations - provide visual reinforcement of the content.
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