Physiology, 2e (Saunders Text and Review Series) [Paperback]

Linda S. Costanzo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721695493 | ISBN-13: 978-0721695495 | Publication Date: May 8, 2002 | Edition: 2

This well-organized, easy-to-read textbook comprehensively covers important concepts in physiology, both at the organ system and cellular levels. It stresses essential and relevant content and includes numerous tables and illustrations. This 2nd edition provides information on the underlying principles of cellular physiology, the autonomic nervous system, neurophysiology, as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproduction organ systems.

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About the Author

Linda S. Costanzo, PhD, Professor of Physiology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (May 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721695493
• ISBN-13: 978-0721695495
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop wasting time. Just buy it!!!!, October 21, 2005

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kjmccarthy1 "kjmccarthy1" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology, Updated Edition: with STUDENT CONSULT Access, 2e (Costanzo Physiology) (Paperback)

This is not the book that my Med school recommended, Berne & Levey was the recommended book. Most of us bought it, and most of those copies are gathering dust. This is simply the best physiology book there is. Linda Costanzo is a master at simplifying physiology, and teaching it in great detail. The concepts are explained brilliantly. What Netter & Moore are to anatomy, Costanzo is to Physiology.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have, October 3, 2004

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E. Herrick "Med. Student" (OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physiology, 2e (Saunders Text and Review Series) (Paperback)

I agree with the other reviewers. This book is a "must have" for any medical student. Sure, go ahead and buy Guyton & Hall or any other physiology text (if you have the cash) for extreme details, but this book will be good enough 98% of the time. The pictures and diagrams included are just as useful as the text. We already have enough to study for boards, don't use another book and be bogged down by useless detail. Save yourself the grief and just buy this book!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal clear physiology!, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Physiology, 2e (Saunders Text and Review Series) (Paperback)

I do not think there is a better physiology book out there that can explain what you need to know without going into millions of pages of needless explanations in medical school. We just don't have the time to read texts and this book does an awesome job of explaining physiology in a concise manner. The small physio Costanzo review book is good- this one is even better! Sometimes you need just a bit more of an explanation. I use this book to accompany all of my physio lectures.