Lecture Notes

Human Physiology

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

Av Ole H. Petersen, University of Liverpool) Petersen, Ole H. (Department of Physiology

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Lecture Notes: Human Physiology provides concise coverage of general physiology for medical students as well as students of biological sciences, sport science, pharmacology and nursing.This fifth edition of the ever popular Lecture Notes: Human Physiology has been thoroughly revised and updated by a new international team of authors. The simple structure and systems-based approach remain, with a new clean layout for ease of reading and colour now incorporated to aid understanding.Lecture Notes: Human Physiology: Provides more focus on pathophysiology for clinical relevanceIs the perfect introduction for medical and allied health care studentsNow includes physiology of pain and increased coverage of heart and the vascular systemIncludes a completely revised chapter on the nervous system.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-11-21
Mått173 x 246 x 33 mm
Vikt1 256 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor672
Upplaga5
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9781405136518

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Contributors viPreface ixList of Abbreviations x1 Cell Physiology 12 Cellular Communication 223 Introduction to the Nervous System 374 Signalling in the Nervous System 635 Muscle 956 Sensory Systems 1227 Special Senses 1388 Motor System 1859 Higher Nervous Functions 21310 Pain 22711 Endocrine System 23912 Reproduction 27113 Blood 29014 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System 32615 Cardiovascular System—The Heart 33516 Vascular System 37217 Cardiovascular Regulation Regional Circulation and Circulatory Adjustments 40218 Respiration 42519 Digestive System 49420 Kidney 54021 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 57022 Energy Metabolism 59123 Temperature Regulation 60324 Exercise 616Appendix 1: Units of measurement 623Appendix 2: Basic Concepts of Acid–Base Chemistry 625Index 628

“A practical, easy-to-read text that incorporates diagrams alongside text to aid understanding. Concise and to the point, it serves as an ideal student text.” Medical Student, Peninsula“A thoroughly informative and useful anthology of human physiology, perfectly suited to medical and scientific students alike, who are looking for a core text with which to edify their understanding. It will bring physiology alive to you by exploring the systems in a clear and compelling manner.” Medical Student, Imperial “The text covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. It stresses essential and relevant content with clarity and includes numerous tables and illustrations.” Medical Student, Bristol University "Petersen's Human Physiology is 650 pages of excellently presented, readable science. It is suitable for medical and undergraduate life science students. Extraneous details are kept to a minimum, and the text would cover any medical school curriculum." Medical Student, Dundee University “Physiology is not easy at the best of times; this book covers in detail all you need to know in an easy to understand manner- giving you the basic ground knowledge to form your clinical knowledge on top.” Medical Student, HYMS "Includes none of the clutter you have to wade through in other books. The content is condensed down to the essential information and is presented in a very readable layout. Excellent for consolidating your learning. Compact yet comprehensive." Medical Student, Brighton Sussex Medical School