Description
Costanzo Physiology, 8th Edition, remains a top choice of both students and instructors for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology. Find the joy in physiology with Dr. Linda Costanzo's clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation. The step-by-step, to-the-point approach presents complex concepts in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and well-designed figures and tables provide handy visuals for physiologic processes and equations. For students entering medicine or other health professions, there is simply no better text for an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand introduction to physiology.- 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- Contains more "challenge yourself" and rhetorical questions throughout, expanded neurophysiology coverage, and more examples and explanations that bring unexpected enjoyment to learning physiology- Provides step-by-step explanations, easy-to-follow diagrams clearly depicting physiologic principles, and chapter summaries for quick overviews of important points.- Integrates equations and sample problems throughout the text- Includes high-yield online features such as student FAQs with thorough explanations, animations, and video tutorials from Dr. Costanzo
Table of Contents
1 Cellular Physiology2 Autonomic Nervous System3 Neurophysiology4 Cardiovascular Physiology5 Respiratory Physiology6 Renal Physiology7 Acid-Base Physiology8 Gastrointestinal Physiology9 Endocrine Physiology10 Reproductive PhysiologyAppendix I Common Abbreviations and SymbolsAppendix II Normal Values and ConstantsChallenge Yourself AnswersIndex
