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Whether you’re preparing for a course exam or for the physiology portion of the USMLE Step 1,
Guyton and Hall Physiology Review, 5th Edition, is your
go-to resource for effective, efficient study. This practical review tool is an ideal companion to the world’s foremost physiology textbook, offering more than 1,000 questions and answers to
improve your understanding of this complex subject.
- Thorough reviews of all major body systems, with an emphasis on system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology
- More than 1,000 board-style questions and answers on the most essential, need-to-know concepts prepare you for your exams, including the physiology portion of the USMLE Step 1
- Every question is cross-referenced and aligned to Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 15th Edition, highlighting important concepts and featuring direct page references to specific questions
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
List of contents
1. Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology
2 Membrane Physiology, Nerve, and Muscle
3. The Heart
4 The Circulation
5 The Body Fluids and Kidneys
6. Blood Cells, Immunity, and Blood Coagulation
7. Respiration
8. Aviation, Space, and Deep-Sea Diving Physiology
9. The Nervous System: A. General Principles and Sensory Physiology
10. The Nervous System: B. The Special Senses
11. The Nervous System: C. Motor and Integrative Neurophysiology
12. Gastrointestinal Physiology
13. Metabolism and Temperature Regulation
14. Endocrinology and Reproduction
15. Sports Physiology
About the author
Director John E. Hall works at the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Jackson, Mississippi.
