Physiology (Saunders Text & Review (STARS) S.) - Softcover

A well-organized, easy-to-read textbook which comprehensively covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. Material is arranged by organ system for easy access to information. Contains information on the underlying principles of cellular physiology, the autonomic nervous system, neurophysiology, as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproduction organ systems. Stresses key points with absolute clarity and includes tables and over 320 helpful illustrations.

This work presents the underlying principles of cellular physiology and then covers the major organ systems - autonomic nervous system, neurophysiology, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive. It emphasizes clinical correlations through boxed case studies of classic disorders and explains clinical findings in terms of the underlying physiologic principles. Sample problems are provided together with numerical solutions and explanations of their application. Featured throughout the text are rhetorical questions which are posed in order to build reasoning skills and help students apply the principles they have learned.