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Organized around the central theme of homeostasis, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSIOLOGY, 4e, is a carefully condensed version of Lauralee Sherwood`s HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS. It provides clear, current, concise, clinically oriented coverage of physiology. Many analogies and frequent references to everyday experiences help students relate to the physiology concepts presented. Offering helpful art and pedagogical features, Sherwood promotes understanding of the basic principles and concepts of physiology rather than memorization of details and provides a foundation for future careers in the health professions. HOMEOSTASIS THEME: The central theme of homeostasis helps students understand the relationship among the body systems. Each chapter begins with a unique, easy-to-follow homeostatic model and ends with a "Chapter in Perspective: Focus on Homeostasis" section.
FUNDAMENTALS: This book provides clear, current, concise, clinically oriented coverage of physiology at an accessible level.
HELPFUL ART: Widespread use of integrated descriptions within figures, including numerous process-oriented figures with step-by-step descriptions, allows visually oriented students to review processes through figures.
RELEVANCY: "Clinical Note" icons flag clinically relevant material which is integrated throughout the text. "Beyond the Basics" boxes present high-interest information on such diverse topics as stem cell research, exercise physiology, and body responses to new environments such as those encountered in deep-sea diving.
END OF CHAPTER SUPPORT: "Review Exercises" include a variety of question formats for students to self-test their knowledge and application of the facts and concepts presented. A "Points to Ponder" section features thought-provoking problems that encourage students to analyze what they have learned, and the "Clinical Consideration," a mini case history, challenges them to apply their knowledge to a patient``s specific symptoms.
NEW: Over 90% of the art has been upgraded in this edition, with more three-dimensional art many conceptually redesigned or new figures to enhance student understanding brighter, more contemporary, and more visually appealing colors and more consistent style throughout. More electron micrographs are included than ever before.
NEW: Icons of physical entities, such as body structures and chemicals, are incorporated into the flow diagrams to aid students in learning what structures are involved in specific actions.
NEW: Tear-out study cards for each chapter contain concept summaries and key figures and allow students to study any where at any time. The study cards present the major points of each chapter in concise, section-by-section bulleted lists, including cross-references for page numbers, figures, and tables.
NEW: Information based on recent discoveries has been included in all chapters. Students can be assured of the timeliness and accuracy of the material presented. Some controversial ideas and hypotheses are presented to illustrate that physiology is a dynamic, changing discipline.
NEW: This edition is the most extensive revision yet, taking into account new discoveries in the field as well as clarifying, modifying, and simplifying as needed.
ISBN - 9788131519011
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Pages : 750
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