Costanzo Physiology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
by Linda S. Costanzo, PhD
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780323793346
Copyright:
2022
Publication Date:
11-29-2021
Page Count:
528
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$55.99
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Through six highly regarded editions, students and instructors alike have come to appreciate Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation of a challenging and complex topic in medical education. Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition, retains the step-by-step, to-the-point approach that makes this text ideal for coursework and USMLE preparation. Complex concepts are presented in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and are accompanied by well-designed figures and tables that provide handy visuals for procedures or physiologic equations. Fully updated throughout, this edition remains the students’ choice for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology.
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- Offers a comprehensive and consistent overview of core physiologic concepts at the organ system and cellular levels, making complex principles easy to understand
- Presents information in a short, simple, and focused manner – the perfect presentation for success in coursework and on exams
- Provides step-by-step explanations and easy-to-follow diagrams clearly depicting physiologic principles
- Contains new coverage of SARS CoV-2 physiology, renal handling of uric acid, delta/delta analysis is acid-base physiology, endolymph physiology, respiratory distress syndrome, compensatory bronchiolar constriction, and more
- Includes high-yield online features such as student FAQs with thorough explanations, animations, and video tutorials from Dr. Costanzo
- Integrates equations and sample problems throughout the text
- Features chapter summaries for quick overviews of important points, boxed Clinical Physiology Cases for a more thorough understanding of application, and end-of-chapter questions to reinforce understanding and retention
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
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1 Cellular Physiology
2 Autonomic Nervous System
3 Neurophysiology
4 Cardiovascular Physiology
5 Respiratory Physiology
6 Renal Physiology
7 Acid-Base Physiology
8 Gastrointestinal Physiology
9 Endocrine Physiology
10 Reproductive Physiology
Appendix I Common Abbreviations and Symbols
Appendix II Normal Values and Constants
Challenge Yourself Answers
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Linda S. Costanzo, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Special Assistant to the Dean of Medicine and Student Liaison, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA