Description
Elsevier Human Physiology by Andrew Davies, Asa G. H. Blakeley
A colourful, highly illustrated textbook of human physiology aimed at medical and allied health students. Organized by systems, in line with the traditional way of teaching physiology followed in most courses, the book offers additional features that make it attractive to today's lecturers and students: the text is succinct, with emphasis on core knowledge, there are clinical application boxes throughout, and each section contains examples of applied physiology, to show how systems interact and are dependent on each other. There are also multiple choice questions (MCQs), with answers, at the end of each section.a concise yet complete textbook of physiology, aimed at medical and allied health students
highly illustrated and colourful
each section starts with an 'overview' and a bullet-point outline of contents
basic science boxes are included where appropriate to fill in the background for the less-scientific student
clinical example boxes add interest and to show how knowledge is applied in a clinical situation
recent advances boxes for those who want to delve further into a subject
summary boxes
further reading at end of sections
self-assessment (multiple choice) questions and answers at end of sections
applied physiology chapters at end of section
illustrations and other instructor and student material available free on line at this address: www.fleshandbones.com/physiology/davies
The cell and its membrane
Muscle
Neurological communication and control
Special senses and higher function
The endocrine system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The renal system
The gastrointestinal system
The reproductive system and neonatal physiology