Physiology is a comprehensive presentation of core physiologic conceptswith a focus on mechanisms. Renowned physiology instructor Linda S.Costanzo covers important concepts in the field, both at the organ systemand cellular levels. Easy to read and user-friendly, the revised fourthedition stresses essential and relevant content with absolute clarity andincludes concise step-by-step explanations complemented by numerous tablesand abundant illustrations. It provides information on the underlyingprinciples of cellular physiology, the autonomic nervous system, andneurophysiology, as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal,acid-base, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive organ systems.This book is ideal as both a textbook and as a review guide for theboards. Edition: Fourth Pub Date: 2010 Pages: 512 Illustrations: Cover Paperback