Description
Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of medical sciences will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This comprehensive medical sciences textbook provides an integrated approach to basic medical sciences, covering anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology for each body system. It offers succinct yet thorough coverage of all major physiological systems and pathological processes. Also covering foundational topics like biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, pharmacology and microbiology, it's packed with high-yield mnemonics, tables, and illustrations to enhance learning and retention. Ideal for healthcare and medical students, this resource seamlessly connects fundamental scientific principles with clinical applications, providing a solid foundation for understanding human health and disease.- Prepare with confidence and cover curriculum essentials all in one place- Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats – confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
Table of Contents
Series editor forewordPrefaceSeries editor's acknowledgementSection 1: General principles1 Biochemistry and cell biologyGeneticsNucleotidesDNARNAFeatures of the genetic codeStructure of genesTranscriptionTranslationHardy–Weinberg geneticsThe cell and extracellular compartmentMembranes and transportCellular organelles and functionMembrane receptors and signal transductionCytoskeletonConnective tissueEnzymesEnzymes and biological energyEnzyme kineticsMetabolismAmino acidsCarbohydratesProteinsLipids2 ImmunologyPrinciples of immunologyConcepts of immunityAnatomy of the immune systemCells and molecules of the immune systemInflammationTolerancePathologyHypersensitivityImmunodeficiencyAutoimmunityHLA associations3 MicrobiologyBacteriaBacterial structuresBacterial classificationInfections – Gram-negative bacteriaInfections – Gram-positive bacteriaInfections – TuberculosisFungiInfections – FungiParasitesInfections – MalariaInfections – Other protozoaInfections – HelminthsInfections – EctoparasitesVirusesInfections – Human herpesvirusInfections – Other DNA virusesInfections – Hepatitis virusesInfections – Human immunodeficiency virusInfections – Other RNA virusesInfections – PrionsAntimicrobialsAntibioticsAntifungalsAntiprotozoalsOther antiparasiticsAntiretroviralsOther antivirals4 PharmacologyWhat is pharmacology?PharmacodynamicsAgonistsAntagonistsPharmacokineticsDrug absorptionDrug distributionDrug metabolismDrug excretionMathematic aspects of pharmacokineticsToxicologySection 2: Organ systems5 GastrointestinalEmbryologyNormal gastrointestinal embryologyVentral wall defectsCongenital pancreatic defectsAnatomyOesophagusStomachPancreasLiver and biliary systemSpleenSmall intestineLarge intestineRectum and anal canalFemoral and inguinal regionsHistologyGastrointestinal tract layersGastric histologyIntestinal histologyPhysiologySecretionSummary of regulatory gastrointestinal substancesPathologyOralOesophagealGastricIntestinalLiverGallbladder and biliary tractPancreasPharmacologyAcid suppressors and antacidsAntiemeticsLaxativesOther gastrointestinal drugs6 CardiovascularEmbryologyDevelopment of the heartDevelopment of the vasculatureAnatomyStructure of the heartCirculationInnervation of the heartHistologyLayers of the heartEvolution of cellular changes in myocardial infarctionPhysiologyHeart muscleElectrical excitation and conductionThe cardiac cycleVascular physiologyControl of the circulationPathologyCongenital heart diseaseHypertensionHyperlipidemiaAtherosclerosisDeep vein thrombosisNonthrombotic emboliPeripheral vascular diseaseAortic aneurysmAortic dissectionValvular diseaseCoronary artery diseaseArrhythmiaCardiomyopathiesHeart failure (HF)ShockCardiac tamponadeInfective endocarditisRheumatic feverAcute pericarditisMyocarditisPharmacologyAntihypertensive drugsAntianginal therapyStatinsOrlistatAntiarrhythmic drugsCommon drug-induced cardiovascular reactions7 The endocrine systemEmbryologyPituitary gland developmentThyroid gland developmentAnatomyHypothalamusPituitary glandThyroid glandAdrenal glandHistologyAdrenal glandThyroid glandPancreatic endocrine cellsPhysiologyGeneral principlesHormone synthesis and actionsCalcium homeostasisAppetite regulationThe stress responsePathologySyndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretionPrimary polydipsia and diabetes insipidusHypopituitarismHyperpituitarismCushing's syndromeThyroid dysfunctionThyroid cancerParathyroid dysfunctionAdrenocortical insufficiencyHyperaldosteronismDiabetes mellitusNeuroendocrine tumoursPharmacologyHypoglycaemic medicationsCorticosteroidsThyroid medicationsHypothalamic/pituitary medicationsDrug-induced endocrine reactions8 Haematology and oncologyEmbryologyBlood groupsEmbryological haematopoiesisFoetal erythrocytes and haemoglobinAnatomyThe lymphatic systemPrimary lymphoid tissuesSecondary lymphoid tissuesHistologyThe constituents of bloodBone marrow histologyPhysiologyHaematopoiesisErythrocytes (red blood cells)Blood products and
