Guyton & Hall Physiology Review (Guyton Physiology)

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An ideal companion to the world’s foremost physiology textbook, Guyton and Hall Physiology Review prepares you for exams as well as the physiology portion of the USMLE Step 1. You’ll find more than 1,000 physiology questions and answers to improve your understanding of this complex subject. Cross-referenced to the bestselling Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, highlighting essential key concepts and featuring direct page references to specific questions. 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. eBook includes an interactive quiz mode for self-assessment and exam practice. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Title page Table of Contents Copyright Contributors Preface Unit I. Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology Unit II. Membrane Physiology, Nerve, and Muscle Unit III. The Heart Unit IV. The Circulation Unit V. The Body Fluids and Kidneys Unit VI. Blood Cells, Immunity, and Blood Coagulation Unit VII. Respiration Unit VIII. Aviation, Space, and Deep-Sea Diving Physiology Unit IX. The Nervous System: A. General Principles and Sensory Physiology Unit X. The Nervous System: B. The Special Senses Unit XI. The Nervous System: C. Motor and Integrative Neurophysiology Unit XII. Gastrointestinal Physiology Unit XIII. Metabolism and Temperature Regulation Unit XIV. Endocrinology and Reproduction Unit XV. Sports Physiology Normal Values for Selected Common Laboratory Measurements