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Author Costanzo, Linda S., 1947- author.

Title Physiology / Linda S. Costanzo, PhD
Edition Fifth edition
Published Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, 2014
©2014

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Description 1 online resource (517 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Series ClinicalKey
Studentconsult
ClinicalKey
Contents Cellular physiology -- Autonomic nervous system -- Neurophysiology -- Cardiovascular physiology -- Respiratory physiology -- Renal physiology -- Acid-base physiology -- Gastrointestinal physiology -- Endocrine physiology -- Reproductive physiology -- Common abbreviations and symbols -- Normal values and constants -- Challenge yourself answers
Summary Thoroughly updated in this new edition, 'Physiology' is aimed at students preparing for their USMLE Step 1. It reviews key physiological principles & includes clinical correlations throughout to emphasize connections between basic physiology & clinical medicine. Clear, consistent, and user-friendly, the updated edition of Physiology, by renowned physiology instructor Dr. Linda Costanzo, offers a comprehensive overview of core physiologic concepts at the organ system and cellular levels. It presents information in a short, simple, and focused manner, making it an ideal combination textbook and review guide for the USMLE Step 1. You'll grasp all the essential and relevant physiology knowledge you need for absolute success in school and on your exams! Build a strong understanding of the underlying principles of cellular physiology, the autonomic nervous system, and neurophysiology, as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive organ systems.\Grasp physiology principles with absolute clarity through step-by-step explanations, easy-to-follow diagrams, and a full-color design, in addition to physiology equations and sample problems integrated throughout the text. Effortlessly study important points and reinforce your understanding of physiology with the help of chapter summaries and review questions. Access the entire contents online at Student Consult, including an image bank, 8 animations, "Ask the Author" section, and FAQs. Master the latest physiology concepts with expanded coverage on electrochemical driving forces across cell membranes; the cellular mechanisms in smooth muscle; second messengers (including JAK-Stat pathway); the effects of AII, PGs, NSAIDs on RPF, GFR, filtration fraction, and proximal reabsorption; and local reflexes involved in peristalsis. Reinforce your understanding of key content with the help of additional questions at the end of each chapter offered in an open-ended, problem-solving format
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from electronic title page (ebrary, viewed on October 23, 2013)
Subject Physiology, Pathological -- Problems, exercises, etc
Physiology.
Physiological Phenomena
Pathologic Processes
Physiology
physiology.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
Physiology.
Physiology, Pathological.
Health and Wellbeing.
Genre/Form exercise books.
Problems and exercises.
Problems and exercises.
Problèmes et exercices.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781455728138
1455728136