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Enhanced by a new chapter, new illustrations, and new Q&As, Lippincott
(R) Illustrated Reviews: Physiology, Second Edition brings physiology
clearly into focus, telling the story of who we are; how we live; and,
ultimately, how we die. By first identifying organ function and then
showing how cells and tissues are designed to fulfill that function,
this resource decodes physiology like no other text or review book.
Tailored for ease of use and fast content absorption, the book's outline
format, visionary artwork, clinical applications, and unit review
questions help students master the most essential concepts in
physiology, making it perfect for classroom learning and test and boards
preparation.
- A new chapter on erythropoiesis and blood gas transport provides
critical information on this key topic.
- New content on the impact of normal aging on organ function brings
the book thoroughly up to date.
- Review questions with explanations for each system help prepare
students for course and board examinations.
- More than 600 annotated, full-color illustrations--including more
than 20 new to this edition--guide readers step by step through
complex processes.
- Overviews and Chapter Summaries set clear goals for topic
mastery and reemphasize essential concepts in a coherent framework.
- Clinical Applications boxes and clinical images encourage
readers to apply their knowledge, taking them from the classroom to
the bedside.
- Margin Example Equation boxes and in-text boxes highlight
memorable information and keep physiology in a real-world context.
- Five online animations explain complex concepts in a memorable
way.
- A consistent outline format makes critical information easy to
access and assimilate.
- Cross references and Infolinks to topics are keyed to page headers
to expedite location and are also provided for topics in other books
in the Lippincott (R) Illustrated Reviews series to help students
develop an interdisciplinary grasp of key concepts.
- Unit-review questions in board-review style test understanding of
fundamental concepts as well as the students' ability to draw
connections among multiple organ systems.
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