Clinical Physiology: An Examination Primer

ISBN-13: 9780521542265 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 372 str.

Ashis Banerjee

Opis

Written in a user-friendly format, this concise guide to fundamental concepts in physiology--relevant to clinical practice--covers all body systems. Bulleted checklists and boxed information review and summarize the essentials. Concentrating on the core knowledge of physiology, the guide is a useful reference for doctors striving to achieve postgraduate certification, as well as anyone needing to refresh their knowledge in the key elements of clinical physiology.

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Cell physiology; 2. Water and electrolyte balance; 3. Acid-base balance; 4. Renal physiology; 5. Temperature regulation; 6. Cardiovascular system; 7. Respiratory system; 8. Blood; 9. Neurophysiology; 10. Endocrine physiology; 11. Reproductive system; 12. Gastro-intestinal physiology; Index.