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Costanzo Physiology, 8th Edition

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By Linda S. Costanzo, PhD
PREVIOUS EDITION -ISBN : 9780323793339
Costanzo Physiology, 8th Edition, remains a top choice of both students and instructors for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology. Find the joy in physiology with Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing styl ...view more
Costanzo Physiology, 8th Edition, remains a top choice of both students and instructors for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology. Find the joy in physiology with Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation. The step-by-step, to-the-point approach presents complex concepts in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and well-designed figures and tables provide handy visuals for physiologic processes and equations. For students entering medicine or other health professions, there is simply no better text for an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand introduction to physiology.
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9780443264610
Publication Date :
19-01-2026
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Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery
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Costanzo Physiology, 8th Edition, remains a top choice of both students and instructors for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology. Find the joy in physiology with Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation. The step-by-step, to-the-point approach presents complex concepts in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and well-designed figures and tables provide handy visuals for physiologic processes and equations. For students entering medicine or other health professions, there is simply no better text for an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand introduction to 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
  • Contains more “challenge yourself” and rhetorical questions throughout, expanded neurophysiology coverage, and more examples and explanations that bring unexpected enjoyment to learning physiology
  • Provides step-by-step explanations, easy-to-follow diagrams clearly depicting physiologic principles, and chapter summaries for quick overviews of important points
  • Integrates equations and sample problems throughout the text
  • Includes high-yield online features such as student FAQs with thorough explanations, animations, and video tutorials from Dr. Costanzo
  • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Evolve Instructor site with an image and table collection is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com

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 9780443264610
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 2027
Edition Number 8
Format Book
Trim 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 520
Publication Date 19 Jan 2026
Stock Status Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery

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Review from the previous edition:
"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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