Now in its sixth edition, Color Atlas of Physiology
covers the entire subject of human physiology and
brilliantly reviews everything medical students need to
know to pass their pre-clinical physiology exams.
Sections include the nerves and muscles, blood,
respiration, the cardiovascular system, digestion, and
reproduction. Providing a concise review of each
thematic unit, the popular and proven layout of the
book's double-page spreads with color illustrations and
accompanying text allows for speedy comprehension and
recall of key concepts. This new edition includes recent
scientific developments, especially regarding the
successful application of molecular biology and gene
technology concepts to physiology. It also takes into
account the latest research on brain function.Innovative
features in this edition: * Completely new material on
thirst and regulation of salt and water balance,
consciousness and sleep, and molecular mechanisms of
long-term potentiation* Incorporation of the latest
findings in areas such as body-weight regulation,
memory, the sleep-wake cycle, iron metabolism, blood
coagulation, and sound transduction* Visual highlighting
of clinically relevant and pathophysiologic information,
and clinical key words on every page In its time-tested
compact, and user-friendly format, Color Atlas of
Physiology, Sixth edition, as an invaluable and ideal
study guide and reference for medical students preparing
for their examination in physiology. |
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