Histology and Cell Biology: Examination and Board Review [Paperback]

Douglas Paulsen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838505937 | ISBN-13: 978-0838505939 | Publication Date: May 17, 2000 | Edition: 4

New edition concisely reviews the medically important aspects of histology and cell biology. Examines fundamental concepts, the four basic tissue types, organs and organ systems. Each chapter presents objectives, MAX Yield! study questions that direct attention to key facts needed to master the material most often covered on the exams, a synopsis in outline form, and a set of multiple-choice questions written in board format.

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Cut study time while maximizing learning with this fine-tuned, concise, and complete review of histology and cell biology. This user-friendly book makes it easy to individualize your study sessions for efficient, optimal results. Histology and Cell Biology: Examination and Board Review helps you quickly pinpoint weaknesses in understanding and knowledge with self-assessment questions and practice tests. Then it gives you what you need to know in an easy-to-remember format, packed with learning-boosting devices such as objectives and synopses. Features: Ideal review for courses, exams, and the USMLE. Expanded coverage of cell biology. Numerous study-enhancing tools. Integrative questions that forge need-to-know links among topics. MAX YieldTM questions and Diagnostic Final Exam. Focusing questions, objectives, and quizzes. Many USMLE-type case-study questions. More that 1,000 self-test questions. Visit http://www.harrisononline.com Medicine Updated by the Authorities You Trust

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Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 4 edition (May 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838505937
• ISBN-13: 978-0838505939
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,416,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Douglas F. Paulsen (1952- ) was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey where he completed high school in 1970. He attended McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, receiving a B.A. in Biology in 1974. He received his PhD in Anatomy from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1979. After a National Cancer Institute postdoctoral fellowship (NRSA) at California State University, Northridge, he joined the faculty of the new Morehouse School of Medicine in 1980. He is currently Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor of Pathology & Anatomy at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He has authored many research articles in the field of embryonic limb development and other fields. Over the years, Dr. Paulsen has won numerous teaching awards from the graduate and medical students he has taught.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Of Standards, November 10, 1999

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This review is from: Basic Histology: Examination & Board Review (Paperback)

The decision to buy this book is one of the most apt I have ever made in the medical school. Paulsen gives the rather abstract histology a vivid approach, that engulfs just what is required.

However , illustrations are lacking and because of its compactness, no sentence is to be ignored. Consequently , progress is not very significant and thus inappropriate to rush through the day before the exam.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Speedy and straight to the point, May 16, 2010

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This review is from: Histology and Cell Biology: Examination and Board Review, Fifth Edition (LANGE Basic Science) (Paperback)

This book is so good...! I bought the 4th edition. It helps a lot particularly in preparing for exams. It helps in filling the gap when you thought you knew what you need to know if you understand what I mean!!!!...By far I prefer it than the BRS which is not helping you in directing your reading when you need to master a concept. It saves me a lot on my study time by re-directing me from reading to mastery...If they had other ones like that for the other basic science subjects, I would not hesitate to buy...The only reason why I don't give it 5 stars it lacks in diagrams and colours. It is a bit abrupt which does not suit my learning style. I would be so grateful if they would add some colours to the charts and make it more fun with drawings, cartoons and colourful diagrams...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than BRS Histology, July 30, 2007

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Tom Shi (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Histology and Cell Biology: Examination and Board Review (Paperback)

I bought both this book and BRS Cell Biology and Histology for review and used them mainly as a source for practice questions. I found that the questions in this book is much better and more challenging than those in the BRS book.