Textbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
by Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall
Publisher: Elsevier Health SciencesPages: 1152
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780721602400
Overview of Textbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
Physiology's classic text continues to uphold its rich traditionâpresenting key physiology concepts in a remarkably clear and engaging manner. Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology covers all of the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. This very readable, easy-to-follow, and thoroughly updated, 11th Edition features a new full-color layout, short chapters, clinical vignettes, and shaded summary tables that allow for easy comprehension of the material.
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⢠Presents short, easy-to-read chapters in keeping with the Guyton and Hall tradition.
⢠Provides shaded summary tables for easy reference.
⢠Includes clinical vignettes, which allow readers to see core concepts applied to real-life situations.
⢠Offers specific discussions of pathophysiology in most clinical areas of medicine.
⢠Ensures a strong grasp of physiology concepts through well-illustrated discussions of the most essential principles.
⢠Now in full color!
⢠Offers access to the full text and other valuable features online via the STUDENT CONSULT website.
⢠Uses full-color illustrations throughout, including 486 figures, 277 charts and graphs, 100 brand-new line drawings, and 36 ECGs.
⢠Features a new full-color design that makes information more engaging and even easier to read.
⢠Updated throughout to reflect the latest knowledge in the field.
The book contains predominantly two-color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis of Textbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
For this 11th edition of a classic text, Guyton and Hall, both affiliated with the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, have added a full-color design incorporating 800 figures, including ECGs, charts, graphs, and new line drawings. Features retained from the previous editions include short chapters, reference tables, discussion of the relationship between pathophysiology and clinical medicine, and the application of core concepts to clinical examples and real-life situations. Brandon/Hill suggested the 10th edition of the text for both initial purchase and as a part of the small medical library's core collection. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Robert W. Teel
This is the tenth revision of a comprehensive and thorough coverage of human physiology. The current edition has evolved over 50 years with only minor refinements appearing in the latest revision. The same number of units and chapters appear in this newest edition as in the previous one, and there are about 80 fewer pages, updated from 1996. This useful format provides an in-depth textbook in medical physiology for students. It can also serve as a useful reference source for teachers and practicing healthcare professionals. The text is appropriate for upper division majors in physiology but is of particular value to medical students and graduate students in physiology. Physiology of the major systems of the human body are covered, with a special emphasis on homeostasis and interaction of systems. Readability continues to be a strength. The index is thorough and very useful. The cardiovascular and renal sections are particularly well done. The section on aviation, space, and deep-sea physiology is a plus. This latest edition is not much different than the previous one. Print may be easier to read and red boxes around figure numbers focuses attention. I had difficulty noting any significant difference in material content; the differences seem mostly cosmetic. I actually prefer the format of the ninth edition. This text still lacks the strength of some other texts where more specialists have authored chapters specific to their areas of expertise. Figures lack the flair of other texts, but understand that this minimizes publication costs.
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Robert W. Teel
This is the tenth revision of a comprehensive and thorough coverage of human physiology. The current edition has evolved over 50 years with only minor refinements appearing in the latest revision. The same number of units and chapters appear in this newest edition as in the previous one, and there are about 80 fewer pages, updated from 1996. This useful format provides an in-depth textbook in medical physiology for students. It can also serve as a useful reference source for teachers and practicing healthcare professionals. The text is appropriate for upper division majors in physiology but is of particular value to medical students and graduate students in physiology. Physiology of the major systems of the human body are covered, with a special emphasis on homeostasis and interaction of systems. Readability continues to be a strength. The index is thorough and very useful. The cardiovascular and renal sections are particularly well done. The section on aviation, space, and deep-sea physiology is a plus. This latest edition is not much different than the previous one. Print may be easier to read and red boxes around figure numbers focuses attention. I had difficulty noting any significant difference in material content; the differences seem mostly cosmetic. I actually prefer the format of the ninth edition. This text still lacks the strength of some other texts where more specialists have authored chapters specific to their areas of expertise. Figures lack the flair of other texts, but understand that this minimizes publication costs.John G. Wood
This is the ninth edition of a highly successful textbook of medical physiology, in which physiological concepts are described in a comprehensive, organized manner from the cellular level to integrated systems. . According to the authors, the goals are to emphasize integrated physiology and homeostatic mechanisms and be as accurate as possible. These are clearly worthy objectives, and I believe this is a valuable resource for teaching medical physiology. In general, the book adequately fulfills the authors' objectives. The authors indicate that it is written primarily for medical students, and I agree. They are highly respected physiologists who have made many significant contributions to this field. I found very few (if any) new figures in the chapters on the gastrointestinal system, compared with the previous edition. The references have been updated in the gastrointestinal sections, but I found few changes in the text of this revision. Based upon close reading of the chapters of the gastrointestinal system, there appears to have been little revision of the text in this version. Recent references have been added to the chapters, yet I did not find this material to have been incorporated into the text. Although the book is overall of high quality, I did not see sufficient changes to justify the purchase of this revision.From The Critics
Reviewer: John G. Wood, PhD (University of Kansas Medical Center)Description: This is the ninth edition of a highly successful textbook of medical physiology, in which physiological concepts are described in a comprehensive, organized manner from the cellular level to integrated systems. .
Purpose: According to the authors, the goals are to emphasize integrated physiology and homeostatic mechanisms and be as accurate as possible. These are clearly worthy objectives, and I believe this is a valuable resource for teaching medical physiology. In general, the book adequately fulfills the authors' objectives.
Audience: The authors indicate that it is written primarily for medical students, and I agree. They are highly respected physiologists who have made many significant contributions to this field.
Features: I found very few (if any) new figures in the chapters on the gastrointestinal system, compared with the previous edition. The references have been updated in the gastrointestinal sections, but I found few changes in the text of this revision.
Assessment: Based upon close reading of the chapters of the gastrointestinal system, there appears to have been little revision of the text in this version. Recent references have been added to the chapters, yet I did not find this material to have been incorporated into the text. Although the book is overall of high quality, I did not see sufficient changes to justify the purchase of this revision.
3 Stars from Doody
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