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Principles of Animal Physiology (2nd Edition)

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I used this textbook for an intro level animal physiology class. Overall the book is very well written and approachable. Concepts are laid out simply and in an easy to follow format. If you are looking for a detailed look at underlying mechanisms than this book is not for you --but this isn't the focus of physiology as a discipline. Physiology is concerned with the larger relationship between biological structure and function. For instance, why cardiac cells are different from skeletal muscle. In this regard, the book is quite excellent.

I took a killer physiology class and didn't want to buy the latest edition of the textbook because it was way out of my price range. I ended up buying this one and I am so glad I did. This book is incredible for anyone taking a physiology class, especially one that requires it. I hate reading textbooks and much prefer learning from the professor but I found this book easy to read and very very informative. It has the information you need in a format that is interesting so you can actually finish a chapter without falling asleep. I highly recommend this textbook!!!

The book was just what I needed! Saved us money when comparing to bookstore prices of course! Everything was great.

This book, i got for school. It is so basic... kind of a backward move. On the other hand, if you only need it for one class, it should be ok. It explains things in a very simplified manner, so there will be no confusion. However, it is not a very good comparative physiology.