Physiology at a Glance (At a Glance)

by Jeremy P. T. Ward (Author), Roger W. A. Linden (Author)

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  Paperback
  2008

  $3.84

  Everything you need to know about Physiology...at a Glance! Whether you are studying a physiology course as part of a degree in physiology or biomedical sciences, or are a medical student or junior doctor, this is the revision aid that you have been waiting for. Better than before, the second edition of Physiology at a Glance is in full colour with an MCQ self-assessment section, a new table of normal physiological values and updates in a number of key areas. The text and diagrams work brilliantly throughout the whole book, which is helpfully set out around the body systems: - Muscles - Cardiovascular - Respiratory - Renal - The gut and metabolism - Endocrinology and reproduction - The sensory and motor systems Each section has its own introduction and covers all key components. That means from the muscle and its contraction to the control of metabolic fuels, and from renal filtration to the control of breathing, you have everything you need on physiology in one place. But don't just take our word for it...look inside and make the most of Physiology at a Glance.

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  Paperback
  2005

  $3.27

  Physiology at a Glance provides an accessibly concise introduction to Physiology. It covers core knowledge required by medical and biomedical students, junior doctors and nurses for their physiology courses. The book follows the easy-to-use at a glance format of double page spreads composed of clear memorable diagrams that support accompanying key facts and essential information. The content of the book is organised around body systems: introduction to physiology, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the renal system, the gut and metabolism, endocrinology and reproduction, muscles, and the sensory and motor systems. Physiology at a Glance is an essential resource for students, junior doctors and anyone following introductory physiology courses. This is an ideal text for thorough understanding of physiology and will be perfect for exam revision - fitting even the tightest of budgets!