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9780123875846
This third edition of Essential Medical Physiology has been thoroughly revised and covers all principal subjects in modern medical school human physiology courses. It includes chapters on general physiology, as well as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, central nervous system, and integrative physiology. This textbook will equip students with the strong background in physiology required for medical practice or for further study in the biomedical sciences. KEY FEATURES: * Contains 66 chapters and approximately 730 figures * Contributors represent 7 different medical schools and each has more than 20 years of experience teaching medical students in his or her area of expertise * Includes "Clinical Notes" which emphasize the relationships between physiology and clinical medicine * Each chapter is introduced with an outline as well as "Key Points" which summarize the most important information * New for this edition are chapters on Exercise, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Maternal Adaptations in PregnancyJohnson, Leonard R. is the author of 'Essential Medical Physiology', published 2003 under ISBN 9780123875846 and ISBN 0123875846.
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