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Informationen zum Autor Michael D. Randall is Professor of Pharmacology, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham Klappentext The definitive companion for medical science study and revisionMedical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and using the unique at a Glance style to convey key concepts, Medical Sciences at a Glance also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement.Key features:* Fully cross-referenced to Medicine at a Glance: together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree* Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what's most important* Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title* Accompanied by a companion website at ataglanceseries.com/medicalsciences featuring interactive multiple-choice questions and key points for revisionMedical Sciences at a Glance provides the vital scientific grounding needed to succeed at medical school. Zusammenfassung The definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 7Contributors 8Abbreviations 9How to use your textbook 12About the companion website 15Part 1 Cellular structure and function1 Cells 16Sebastiaan Winkler2 Organisation of cell membranes 18Sebastiaan Winkler3 Cell organelles 20Sebastiaan Winkler4 Protein biochemistry 22Fergus Doherty5 Lipid biochemistry 24Jane Arnold6 Carbohydrate biochemistry 26Fergus Doherty7 Basic mechanisms of drug action 28Michael D RandallPart 2 Cellular metabolism8 General principles of cellular metabolism 30Fergus Doherty9 Enzymes 32Michael D Randall10 Central metabolic pathways 34Fergus Doherty11 Fat metabolism 36Fergus Doherty12 Glucose metabolism 38Fergus Doherty13 Amino acid metabolism 40Jane ArnoldPart 3 Molecular and medical genetics14 Principles of molecular genetics 42Stuart Brown15 DNA and RNA 44Stuart Brown16 Gene expression 46Stuart Brown17 Medical genetics 48Stuart BrownPart 4 Nerve and muscle18 Cell excitability 50Michael D Randall19 Nervous conduction 52Michael D Randall20 Synaptic transmission 54Michael D Randall21 Autonomic nervous system 56Michael D22 Neuromuscular transmission 58Michael D RandallPart 5 Respiratory system23 Structure of the respiratory system 60Siobhan Loughna and Deborah Merrick24 Respiratory physiology 62Steven Burr25 Gas transport 64Steven Burr26 Control of breathing 66Steven Burr27 Acid-base physiology 68Steven Burr28 Respiratory pathophysiology 70Steven BurrPart 6 Cardiovascular system29 Structure of the cardiovascular system 72Siobhan Loughna and Deborah Merrick30 Cardiac physiology 74Michael D Randall31 Cardiovascular physiology 76Michael D Randall32 Blood pressure 78Michael D Randall33 Blood: 1 80Michael D Randall34 Blood: 2 82Michael D Randall35 Cardiovascular pathophysiology 84Michael D RandallPart 7 Renal system36 Structure of the renal system 86Deborah Merrick37 Renal physiology: fi ltration and tubular function 88Sue Chan38 Renal physiology: loop of Henle 90Sue Chan39 Regulation of body fl uids 92Sue Chan40 Bladder function and dysfunction 94Michael D RandallPart 8 Digestive system41 Structure of the gastrointestinal system 96Deborah Merrick42 Upper gastrointestinal physiology 98Michael D Randall43 Lower gastrointestinal physiology 10...
