Clinically Oriented Overview of Medical Physiology

Description

Research into how organisms normally work is called physiology. It is a branch of biology that examines the interplay between organs, anatomy, cells, biological chemicals, and more to understand the conditions under which life may exist. This book provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to key scientific ideas and how they relate to the clinical manifestation of disease. The book reflects medical education's increased emphasis on providing students with more clinically oriented content during their years of medical school and the importance of the essential concepts of pathophysiology. This book provides a concise and comprehensible overview of the key physiological mechanisms in health and illness. Most chapters also include Clinical Correlations that reinforce the major physiological principles covered and illustrate their importance to understanding disease states. A world-famous physiologist has authored each chapter. This book is great for visually oriented learners since it contains key facts and figures, concise writing, and engaging images.