Guyton and Hall Physiology Review

by Hall

• ISBN13: 9780721683072
• ISBN10: 072168307X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-12
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

Following the same chapter organization as Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th Edition, this powerful tool provides an efficient and comprehensive review for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Over 1,000 Board-style questions, with detailed rationales, cover the most essential, need-to-know concepts in physiology. Includes thorough reviews of all major body systems, with emphasis on system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. Offers a comprehensive practice exam of over 1,000 questions in USMLE format. Includes answers and explanations for every question, as well as page references to the Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology. Follows a parallel chapter organization to Textbook of Medical Physiology. Provides all of the essential information needed to prepare for the physiology portion of the USMLE Step 1. Dedicates a brief section to helpful hints on preparing for the USMLE exam.

Table of Contents

The Cell and General Physiology	1	(6)
Membrane Physiology, Nerve, and Muscle	7	(16)
The Heart	23	(18)
The Circulation	41	(28)
The Body Fluids and Kidneys	69	(28)
Blood Cells, Immunity, and Blood Clotting	97	(14)
Respiration	111	(30)
Aviation, Space, and Deep-Sea Diving Physiology	141	(4)
The Nervous System: General Principles and Sensory Physiology	145	(12)
The Nervous System: The Special Senses	157	(16)
The Nervous System: Motor and Integrative Neurophysiology	173	(20)
Gastrointestinal Physiology	193	(16)
Metabolism and Temperature Regulation	209	(10)
Endocrinology and Reproduction	219	(28)
Sports Physiology	247