Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology

John E. Hall

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: Jun 16, 2020

Description:

Known for its clear presentation style, single-author voice , and focus on content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students , Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition, employs a distinctive format to ensure maximum learning and retention of complex concepts. A larger font size emphasizes core information, while supporting information, including clinical examples, are detailed in smaller font and highlighted in pale blue – making it easy to quickly skim the essential text or pursue more in-depth study. This two-tone approach, along with other outstanding features, makes this bestselling text a favorite of students worldwide.

  • Offers a clinically oriented perspective written with the clinical and preclinical student in mind, bridging basic physiology with pathophysiology.
  • Focuses on core material and how the body maintains homeostasis to remain healthy, emphasizing the important principles that will aid in later clinical decision making.
  • Presents information in short chapters using a concise, readable voice that facilitates learning and retention.
  • Contains more than 1,200 full-color drawings and diagrams – all carefully crafted to make physiology easier to understand.
  • Features expanded clinical coverage including obesity, metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and other degenerative diseases.
  • Includes online access to interactive figures, new audio of heart sounds, animations, self-assessment questions, and more.
  • 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.

Review

A simple approach to complex concepts from the world’s foremost physiology textbook.