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Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition

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By Linda S. Costanzo, PhD
Through six highly regarded editions, students and instructors alike have come to appreciate Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation of a challenging and complex topic in medical ...view more
Through six highly regarded editions, students and instructors alike have come to appreciate Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation of a challenging and complex topic in medical education. Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition, retains the step-by-step, to-the-point approach that makes this text ideal for coursework and USMLE preparation. Complex concepts are presented in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and are accompanied by well-designed figures and tables that provide handy visuals for procedures or physiologic equations. Fully updated throughout, this edition remains the students’ choice for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology.
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9780323793339
Publication Date :
15-11-2021
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Through six highly regarded editions, students and instructors alike have come to appreciate Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation of a challenging and complex topic in medical education. Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition, retains the step-by-step, to-the-point approach that makes this text ideal for coursework and USMLE preparation. Complex concepts are presented in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and are accompanied by well-designed figures and tables that provide handy visuals for procedures or physiologic equations. Fully updated throughout, this edition remains the students’ choice for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology.

Key Features
  • Offers a comprehensive and consistent overview of core physiologic concepts at the organ system and cellular levels, making complex principles easy to understand
  • Presents information in a short, simple, and focused manner – the perfect presentation for success in coursework and on exams
  • Provides step-by-step explanations and easy-to-follow diagrams clearly depicting physiologic principles
  • Contains new coverage of SARS CoV-2 physiology, renal handling of uric acid, delta/delta analysis is acid-base physiology, endolymph physiology, respiratory distress syndrome, compensatory bronchiolar constriction, and more
  • Includes high-yield online features such as student FAQs with thorough explanations, animations, and video tutorials from Dr. Costanzo
  • Integrates equations and sample problems throughout the text
  • Features chapter summaries for quick overviews of important points, boxed Clinical Physiology Cases for a more thorough understanding of application, and end-of-chapter questions to reinforce understanding and retention
  • Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Author Information
By Linda S. Costanzo, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Special Assistant to the Dean of Medicine and Student Liaison, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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ISBN Number 9780323793339
Description Author List By Linda S. Costanzo, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, Special Assistant to the Dean of Medicine and Student Liaison, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Copyright Year 2022
Edition Number 7
Format Book
Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
Illustrations 480 illustrations (480 in full color)
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 518
Publication Date 15 Nov 2021
Stock Status IN STOCK

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Appendix
I Common Abbreviations and Symbols
II Normal Values and Constants
Challenge Yourself Answers

"The beauty of the Costanzo textbook lies within its simplicity and way the complex content is described in a logical and straightforward manner." --©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Robert A. Augustyniak, PhD (Lincoln Memorial University)

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