Principles of Physiology [Paperback]

Robert M. Berne (Author, Editor), Matthew N. Levy (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815105231 | ISBN-13: 978-0815105237 | Publication Date: April 1996 | Edition: 2nd

The most authoritative and student-friendly physiology textbook of its kind provides a concise introduction to modern physiology. A simple straightforward writing style contains concise explanations of only the most relevant principles in physiology. This illustrated book contains 4-colour illustrations which clearly show all aspects of physiology and help students easily grasp difficult concepts and structures. A multi-author approach in this book, allows the most current information to be presented by those who know it best. The emphasis in this book is on fundamentals in physiology. It is particularly strong on cell biology which is the basis for all other functions in the body. These cellular and molecular aspects are emphasized throughout the text. Helpful learning aids such as boldfaced terms, summaries and review questions maximize learning and mastery of difficult topics. Clinical comments place the information in context, providing a student with justification for learning details which are not always of obvious significance. This textbook leads the student through its subject matter and is an effective teaching aid for medical physiology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 700 pages
• Publisher: Mosby-Year Book; 2nd edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815105231
• ISBN-13: 978-0815105237
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #578,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Physio book that exists., August 22, 2004

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medstudent - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Physiology, 3e (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to any medical student. It's easy to read and understand, and very complete. Some of my friends used the Costanzo physio book, but this book is much more complete and has color photos and clinical cases at the end of each chapter. Besides, Costanzo is just a more complete version of BRS Physio and it doesn't really add anything. This physio book really helps explain some of the key concepts in detail and its the most complete reference book you can find. I don't see how you can survive your 2nd year of medical school without this book. And my Step 1 exam had a TON of physio questions, so I'm really glad I studied physio in detail.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, September 12, 2009

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J. Paschal "yamson" (pooler, ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Principles of Physiology (Paperback)

Easy to read, great diagrams!! Has tidbits on the side of the paragraphs that help you remember the material!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, July 3, 2000

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Vasco G Furtado Goncalves - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Physiology, 3e (Paperback)

This book gives you exactly what it says it does. I believe it is specially made for the quick study of a given subject. If you come to this book expecting to find all answers you'll surelly be disapointed. As the title of the book says here you only find the "principles". For a thorough study you must get a physiology treaty either by the same authors or by Guyton, Ganong... In addition I think this book will be somehow difficult to understand if you are not a medical student because the authors write about a subject as if you already have some concepts on medical subjects as Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Histology, Biochemistry...