By
Linda Costanzo, PhD, Professor of Physiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Description
Physiology is a comprehensive presentation of core physiologic concepts with a focus on mechanisms. Renowned physiology instructor
Linda S. Costanzo covers important concepts in the field, both at the organ system and cellular levels. Easy to read and user-friendly,
the revised fourth edition stresses essential and relevant content with absolute clarity and includes concise step-by-step explanations
complemented by numerous tables and abundant illustrations. It provides information on the underlying principles of cellular physiology,
the autonomic nervous system, and neurophysiology, as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine,
and reproductive organ systems. This book is ideal as both a textbook and as a review guide for the boards.
Audience:
medical students in yrs 1 & 2; nursing and HP students learning physiology and pathophysiology.
