Physiology (Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews Series)

Physiology (Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews Series)

Robin R Preston , Thad Wilson

Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Physiology brings physiology sharply into focus. Fresh addition to the LIR lineup, it narrates the tale of our identity, our existence, and eventually, our mortality. By initially pinpointing organ function and subsequently demonstrating how cells and tissues are structured to achieve that function, LIR Physiology unravels this field unlike any other textbook or review resource. Every component is customized for simplicity in usage and rapid information uptake, all merging to animate this narrative vividly for learners. Innovative illustrations, Clinical Applications, and Unit Review Questions educate and solidify the core principles in physiology—ideal for academic instruction and exam/boards readiness!

Features:

Over 600 vibrant, full-color illustrations, the signature of the LIR series, meticulously, and frequently amusingly (keep an eye out for the humor!), lead readers progressively through intricate procedures.

Overviews and Chapter Summaries establish precise objectives for subject proficiency and reiterate vital concepts from each chapter within a unified structure.

Clinical Applications boxes and clinical images motivate readers to implement their understanding, bridging the gap from the lecture hall to the patient’s side.

Margin Example Equation boxes and in-text boxes emphasize noteworthy details and maintain physiology within a practical, everyday perspective.

Uniform outline format renders essential data straightforward to retrieve and integrate.

Cross references and Infolinks to subjects inside this book are linked to page headers for quick navigation and are additionally supplied for subjects in other LIR books to foster a cross-disciplinary comprehension of fundamental concepts.

Unit-review questions in board-review format evaluate grasp of basic principles along with the skill to link various organ systems.

Bonus Material:

Full-color animations, available through <thePoint logo>, that vividly animate physiologic concepts.

USMLE and COMLEX-style questions plus online access to the completely searchable text can be obtained via <thePoint logo>.

Study resources feature a map that cross-references BRS Physiology to LIR Physiology, offering users a fuller clarification of challenging ideas.