Color Atlas of Physiology (Color Atlas of Physiology

by Agamemnon Despopoulos and Stefan Silbernagl

448 pages
Publisher: Thieme; 5 edition (May 2, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1588900614
ISBN-13: 978-1588900616

The 5th English edition has been thoroughly revised in terms of content and organization of the didactic material; almost all of the color illustrations have been drawn anew for improved clarity. The extensive introductory chapter focuses on aspects of cytophysiology. Owing to the considerably expanded text and improved illustrative material, functional connections are easily recognized; new concepts and current advances in research are taken fully into account. Main features are: General and cellular physiology; Nerve and muscle; Autonomic nervous system; Blood; respiration; Acid-base balance; Kidney salt and water balance; Heart and circulation; Thermal balance and thermoregulation; Nutrition and digestion; Hormonal control; Central nervous system and senses  .

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Netter's Atlas of Human Physiology (Netter Basic Science)

by John T. Hansen and Bruce M. Koeppen

223 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 1st edition (May 15, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1929007019
ISBN-13: 978-1929007011

Organ structure and function "come alive" with 250 of Dr. Frank H. Netter's beautifully rendered color drawings

This Atlas provides the student of physiology a clear and concise summary and review of the major principles of organ system physiology. Organized by system and includes graphs, tables, schematics, and an abundance of full-color illustrations.

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Anatomy & Physiology: The Human Body: An Introduction to Structure and Function (Flexibook)

720 pages
Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (June 25, 2004)
Language: English 

ISBN-10: 158890122X 

ISBN-13: 978-1588901224

 

The basic principles of the anatomy and physiology of the human body are presented in easy-to-read language with clearly integrated text and four-color illustrations.Full consideration is given to the interests of various disciplines in the health care field.The contents of the book have been updated. All of the chapters have been expanded and partially rewritten, particularly the following:

-Biology of the Cell (updated and expanded)

- Genetics and Evolution (new)

- Musculoskeletal System (17 new illustrations)

- Heart and Vascular System (new, clearer organization)

- Blood, Immune System and Lymphatic Organs (detailed coverage of the immune system, in line with the latest discoveries)

- Endocrine Organs (updated with many new illustrations)

- Digestive System (completely revised, including new sections on Antioxidants and Medicinal Herbs

- Reproduction, Development and Birth (with new, detailed coverage of the fertilization process)

- Central and Peripheral Nervous System (blood supply to the brain has been added)

A total of 51 new illustrations have been added, and many others have been revised.Other new features are the summary at the end of each chapter, which reviews the chapter contents; the detailed Table of Contents at the start of each chapter; and the fold-out color plate of a fully labeled skeleton.

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