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Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease (Human Physiology & /Mechanisms of Disease ( Guyton)
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 612
EAN: 9780721632995
Edition: 6
ISBN: 0721632998
Label: Saunders
Manufacturer: Saunders
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 747
Publication Date: October 07, 1996
Publisher: Saunders
Studio: Saunders
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Editorial Review:
A completely revised and updated edition of this popular classic. The 6th Edition retains its coverage of the basic physiology of the most common human disorders, and contains numerous examples that clarify physiology's importance to clinical medicine. Also features material on molecular and cellular physiology, endocrinology, the nervous system, metabolism, along with updated coverage of the kidneys and body fluids. Includes over 500 superb figures and tables, many new to this edition!
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Rating:  - Great Book for Beginners
I was a computer engineering major with a great desire to work in the BioMedical world but I did not know much about Human Physiology.
I was advised by my professors to read this book and I can say that is one of the easiest to read Human Physiology books out there. Even though I didn't know much about human physiology, I found it easy to understand basic concepts and this book helps a lot with illustrations, simple exercises to perform at the end of each chapter, and an understandable ... Read More
Rating: - A comprehensive view for the non-professional
This book states clearly in the preface it is NOT meant to be an advanced molecular physiology text. I am neither a doctor nor a scientist, just an interested mature student of biology, and this book is exactly what I was looking for. Physiology texts seem to be either sophmoric, very basic overviews or dense comprehensive surveys used as reference by researchers / professionals. This book, to me, is unique in providing depth and detail missing from basic texts, without being overwhelmed by minutia ... Read More
Rating:  - NOT FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
As a general practitioner, I don't recommend this book for professionals who want to improve in advanced knowledge in physiology. It is a STARTER book on the theme, for medical students only, not for practicising doctors. I've got frustrated.
Rating: - Readable and well-illustrated basic text on human physiology
I'm an medical doctor with the task of teaching physiology to bright, non-medical students in a way that will be both approchable and yet complete. I find this Guyton text weaves the same magic as does his classic larger text on medical physiology that medical students have used for years. It's not only very readable, but also exceptionally well-illustrated. It would be sufficient for most medical students, but is particularly applicable for chiropractors, nurses, accupuncturists and others who ... Read More
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