{"product_id":"lecture-notes-9781405136518","title":"Lecture Notes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLecture Notes: Human Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e provides concise coverage of general physiology for medical students as well as students of biological sciences, sport science, pharmacology and nursing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fifth edition of the ever popular \u003ci\u003eLecture Notes: Human Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e has been thoroughly revised and updated by a new international team of authors. The simple structure and systems-based approach remain, with a new clean layout for ease of reading and colour now incorporated to aid understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLecture Notes: Human Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides more focus on pathophysiology for clinical relevance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs the perfect introduction for medical and allied health care students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow includes physiology of pain and increased coverage of heart and the vascular system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a completely revised chapter on the nervous system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A practical, easy-to-read text that incorporates diagrams alongside text to aid understanding. Concise and to the point, it serves as an ideal student text.” \u003ci\u003eMedical Student, Peninsula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A thoroughly informative and useful anthology of human physiology, perfectly suited to medical and scientific students alike, who are looking for a core text with which to edify their understanding. It will bring physiology alive to you by exploring the systems in a clear and compelling manner.” \u003ci\u003eMedical Student, Imperial\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The text covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. It stresses essential and relevant content with clarity and includes numerous tables and illustrations.” \u003ci\u003eMedical Student, Bristol University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Petersen's \u003ci\u003eHuman Physiology\u003c\/i\u003e is 650 pages of excellently presented, readable science. It is suitable for medical and undergraduate life science students. Extraneous details are kept to a minimum, and the text would cover any medical school curriculum.\" \u003ci\u003eMedical Student, Dundee University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Physiology is not easy at the best of times; this book covers in detail all you need to know in an easy to understand manner- giving you the basic ground knowledge to form your clinical knowledge on top.” \u003ci\u003eMedical Student, HYMS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Includes none of the clutter you have to wade through in other books. The content is condensed down to the essential information and is presented in a very readable layout. Excellent for consolidating your learning. Compact yet comprehensive.\" \u003ci\u003eMedical Student, Brighton Sussex Medical School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Cell Physiology 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Cellular Communication 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Introduction to the Nervous System 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Signalling in the Nervous System 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Muscle 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Sensory Systems 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Special Senses 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Motor System 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Higher Nervous Functions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Pain 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Endocrine System 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Reproduction 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Blood 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Cardiovascular System—The Heart 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Vascular System 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Cardiovascular Regulation Regional Circulation and Circulatory Adjustments 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Respiration 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Digestive System 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Kidney 540\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 570\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Energy Metabolism 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Temperature Regulation 603\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Exercise 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Units of measurement 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Basic Concepts of Acid–Base Chemistry 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 628\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407875219799,"sku":"9781405136518","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405136518.jpg?v=1730500817","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lecture-notes-9781405136518","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}