The Cardiovascular System
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A textbook on the cardiovascular system for medical students, offering an integrated coverage of the basic science and major diseases of the system.
Systems of the BodySeries
This series delves into the intricate world of human physiology, with each volume exploring the complex systems that sustain life. From the circulatory system to the nervous system, readers gain a profound understanding of the body's interconnectedness and efficiency. It's ideal reading for curious minds eager to comprehend the biological marvels that enable us to function.
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The Endocrine System
- 196 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context suitable for the first two years of the medical student course.
The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Nervous System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. Systems of the Body
The Digestive System
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A textbook on the digestive system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.
The Musculoskeletal System
- 174 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on the musculoskeletal system, this textbook covers the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system. It is suitable for the first two years of the medical student course.
The Renal System
- 169 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on the renal system, this textbook covers the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system. It is suitable for the first two years of the medical student course.