Physiology

Book excerpt: Eureka: Physiology 2e provides everything a student needs to succeed in the subject, prepare for their clinical placements and pass their exams. Logical book structure to aid the learning process: The book starts with a First principleschapter which clearly explains key concepts and the mechanisms of physiology. The subsequent systems-based chapters, including neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems, describe the physiological processes which underpin normal function. The book concludes with a final Applied physiologychapter showing how the body responds to stress, exercise, high altitude and massive blood loss. Key features, to help learn the subject and link it to real world medicine: an engaging and authoritative style- with everything you need in one place realistic clinical cases- these show how skilled clinicians work through a presentation, and put disease and biomedical principles into context extensive range of photographs- superb photos show clinical presentations and exactly how to demonstrate related clinical signs starter questions- stimulating questions and answers to test your knowledge and highlight the level of detail you need study boxes- these highlight tips, tricks and key learning points Featuring insightful clinical cases, extensive illustrations and photographs, self-assessment questions and answers, and a wealth of other learning tools, Eureka: Physiology 2e will equip you with the core knowledge and skills you need for your exams and clinical placements!