Synopses & Reviews
Lecture Notes: Human Physiology provides concise coverage of general physiology for medical students as well as students of biological sciences, sport science, pharmacology and nursing.
This fifth edition of the ever popular Lecture Notes: Human Physiologyhas been thoroughly revised and updated by a new international team of authors. The simple structure and systems-based approach remain, with a new clean layout for ease of reading and colour now incorporated to aid understanding.
Lecture Notes: Human Physiology:
- Provides more focus on pathophysiology for clinical relevance
- Is the perfect introduction for medical and allied health care students
- Now includes physiology of pain and increased coverage of heart and the vascular system
- Includes a completely revised chapter on the nervous system.
Review
“A practical, easy-to-read text that incorporates diagrams alongside text to aid understanding. Concise and to the point, it serves as an ideal student text.”
Medical Student, Peninsula“A thoroughly informative and useful anthology of human physiology, perfectly suited to medical and scientific students alike, who are looking for a core text with which to edify their understanding. It will bring physiology alive to you by exploring the systems in a clear and compelling manner.” Medical Student, Imperial
“The text covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. It stresses essential and relevant content with clarity and includes numerous tables and illustrations.” Medical Student, Bristol University
"Petersen'sHuman Physiology is 650 pages of excellently presented, readable science. It is suitable for medical and undergraduate life science students. Extraneous details are kept to a minimum, and the text would cover any medical school curriculum." Medical Student, Dundee University
“Physiology is not easy at the best of times; this book covers in detail all you need to know in an easy to understand manner- giving you the basic ground knowledge to form your clinical knowledge on top.” Medical Student, HYMS
"Includes none of the clutter you have to wade through in other books. The content is condensed down to the essential information and is presented in a very readable layout. Excellent for consolidating your learning. Compact yet comprehensive." Medical Student, Brighton Sussex Medical School
Review
'\"A practical, easy-to-read text that incorporates diagrams alongside text to aid understanding. Concise and to the point, it serves as an ideal student text.\" Medical Student, Peninsula
\"A thoroughly informative and useful anthology of human physiology, perfectly suited to medical and scientific students alike, who are looking for a core text with which to edify their understanding. It will bring physiology alive to you by exploring the systems in a clear and compelling manner.\" Medical Student, Imperial
\"The text covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. It stresses essential and relevant content with clarity and includes numerous tables and illustrations.\" Medical Student, Bristol University
\"Petersen\'s Human Physiology is 650 pages of excellently presented, readable science. It is suitable for medical and undergraduate life science students. Extraneous details are kept to a minimum, and thetext would cover any medical school curriculum.\" Medical Student, Dundee University
\"Physiology is not easy at the best of times; this book covers in detail all you need to know in an easy to understand manner- giving you the basic ground knowledge to form your clinical knowledge on top.\" Medical Student, HYMS
\"Includes none of the clutter you have to wade through in other books. The content is condensed down to the essential information and is presented in a very readable layout. Excellent for consolidating your learning. Compact yet comprehensive.\" Medical Student, Brighton Sussex Medical School'
Review
"...extensively illustrated...a very useful text...definitely recommended for rapid revision before finals as well as for laying one's foundations throughout the course. Worth buying."
Cambridge Medicine, Addenbrooke's Clinical Medical School
".a concise, yet complete, textbook on general physiology.an excellent reference for clinicians wanting general information on physiology that is concise and easy to use"
Physical Therapy on the 3rd edition
"The text is fluent, easy to absorb and most important written very concisely. The style makes it easy to pick out relevant information and to take logical, structured notes..."
2nd Opinion, Journal of the Edinburgh Medical School on the 3rd edition
Synopsis
This superb team of authors and editors provides a highly readable account of 'how the body works.' The book is structured around body systems and includes relevant diseases to illustrate the consequences of what happens when a part of a particular system fails. This book is aimed at students in biological sciences, medicine, dentistry, nutrition, pharmacy, physiotherapy and physical education.
The book focuses on the core information required by students but further information is provided in small print for the interested or the more advanced student.
Synopsis
Thoroughly revised and updated by a new international team of authors, the fifth edition of Lecture Notes: Human Physiologyprovides a practical, no-nonsense approach to physiology. The simple structure and systems-based approach remain, with a new clean layout for ease of reading and colour now incorporated to aid understanding. The new edition features more pathophysiology, a new chapter on pain and re-structured material on the cardiovascular system to provide a clear and accessible presentation of the principles underlying this broad subject.
About the Author
Ole H. Peteresen Vice-President of The Royal Society; MRC Research Professor; George Holt Professor of Physiology, University of Liverpool, UK
Table of Contents
List of Contributors;.
Preface to the Fourth Edition;.
Preface to the First Edition;.
1. Cell Physiology;.
2. Cellular Communication;.
3. Introduction to the Nervous System;.
4. Signalling in the Nervous System;.
5. Muscle;.
6. Sensory Systems;.
7. Special Senses;.
8. Motor System;.
9. Higher Nervous Functions;.
10. Endocrine System;.
11. Reproduction;.
12. Blood;.
13. Cardiovascular System: Introduction and the Heart;.
14. Vascular System;.
15. Cardiovascular Regulation, Regional Circulation and Circulatory Adjustments;.
16. Respiration;.
17. Digestive System;.
18. Kidney;.
19. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance;.
20. Energy Metabolism and Temperature Regulation;.
21. Exercise;.
Appendix: Units of Measurement;.
Index