Textbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Guyton Physiology) by Arthur C. Guyton

COMMENDED IN THE BASIC AND CLINICAL MEDICINE CATEGORY IN THE BMA 2006 MEDICAL BOOK COMPETITION! Physiology’s classic text continues to uphold its rich tradition―presenting key physiology concepts in a remarkably clear and engaging manner. Guyton & Hall’s Textbook of Medical Physiology covers all of the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. This very readable, easy-to-follow, and thoroughly updated, 11th Edition features short chapters, clinical vignettes, and shaded summary tables that allow for easy comprehension of the material. Purchasers also receive access to Elsevier’s innovative STUDENT CONSULT website―an interactive learning platform offering the full text online, integration links to related material in other STUDENT CONSULT titles, image banks, PDA downloads, test banks, a community center, and much more. Presents short, easy-to-read chapters in keeping with the Guyton and Hall tradition. Provides shaded summary tables for easy reference. Includes clinical vignettes, which allow readers to see core concepts applied to real-life situations. Offers specific discussions of pathophysiology in most clinical areas of medicine. Ensures a strong grasp of physiology concepts through well-illustrated discussions of the most essential principles. Read more