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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792194203321

Autore

Ward Jeremy P. T

Titolo

Physiology at a glance [[electronic resource] /] / Jeremy P.T. Ward, Roger W.A. Linden

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester [England], : John Wiley & Sons, 2013

ISBN

1-118-63475-6

1-118-63479-9

1-299-27766-7

1-118-63477-2

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (165 p.) : ill

Collana

At a glance

Altri autori (Persone)

LindenR. W. A (Roger W. A.)

Disciplina

612

Soggetti

Physiology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Muscles -- pt. 3. The cardiovascular system -- pt. 4. The respiratory system -- pt. 5. The renal system -- pt. 6. The gut and metabolism -- pt. 7. Endocrinology and reproduction -- pt. 8. The sensory and motor systems -- pt. 9. Self-assessment.

Sommario/riassunto

This revised and updated edition of Physiology at a Glance features clear and concise illustrations, memorable data tables, and easy-to-read text, to provide a thorough introduction to physiology that integrates seamlessly with the medical school curriculum. Physiology at a Glance breaks the topic down into its core components, dealing with structures of the body from cellular level to composite systems. Each chapter focuses on an element of the body and explores vital concepts to aid students at all levels of their training. Physiology at a Glance: Introduces basic biological principles in easy-to-follow spreads, followed by thoroughly revised and updated systems-based chapters; Features completely revised or brand new chapters and figures, including introductory chapters on homeostasis, blood, haemostasis and immunological defence mechanisms; Is fully supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/physiology featuring online access to over 200 self-assessment questions from the book, downloadable flashcards, and revision notes.  With its straightforward



approach to explaining the functions of the body, Physiology at a Glance provides medical, dental, health science and biomedical students with a thorough understanding of an often complex subject.