Featuring a focus on mechanisms, this popular reference comprehensively covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. Easy to read and user-friendly, the revised third edition stresses essential and relevant content with absolute clarity and includes concise step-by-step explanations complemented by numerous tables and abundant illustrations. It provides information on 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.
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The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
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Physiology, second edition, provides you with all the essential physiology content you need to know in a compact, stepwise approach. Renowned for its crystal-clear explanations, physiology is a comprehensive presentation of core physiologic concepts with a focus on mechanisms. The material has been carefully selected to present core information in the most logical, highly readable manner.