Physiology
By: Linda S. Costanzo.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Saunders text and review series
Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 490
ISBN-13: 9781416023203
Subjects: Physiology.; Physiological Processes.; Physiology.
Description: Featuring a focus on mechanisms, this popular reference comprehensively covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. This revised third 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.