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The Respiratory System, 2nd Edition

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By Andrew Davies, PhD DSc and Carl Moores, BA BSc MBChB FRCA
Part of the popular Systems of the Body series, this fully integrated textbook on the respiratory system encompasses the related anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, all presented in a very clinically relevant context. Highly accessible and tailored ...view more
Part of the popular Systems of the Body series, this fully integrated textbook on the respiratory system encompasses the related anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, all presented in a very clinically relevant context. Highly accessible and tailored for modern medical curricula, series volumes are also widely appreciated by a range of allied health students and professionals.
ISBN :
9780702033704
Publication Date :
12-04-2010
Stock Status :
Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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Part of the popular Systems of the Body series, this fully integrated textbook on the respiratory system encompasses the related anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, all presented in a very clinically relevant context. Highly accessible and tailored for modern medical curricula, series volumes are also widely appreciated by a range of allied health students and professionals.

Key Features
  • One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.
  • Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.
  • The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.
  • There is a linked website providing self-assessment material ideal for examination preparation.

  • Author Information
    By Andrew Davies, PhD DSc, Sometime Senior Lecturer of Physiology, University of Edinburgh, UK and Formerly Professor of Physiology, University of Glamorgan, UK and Carl Moores, BA BSc MBChB FRCA, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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    ISBN Number 9780702033704
    Description Author List By Andrew Davies, PhD DSc, Sometime Senior Lecturer of Physiology, University of Edinburgh, UK and Formerly Professor of Physiology, University of Glamorgan, UK and Carl Moores, BA BSc MBChB FRCA, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
    Copyright Year 2010
    Edition Number 2
    Format Book
    Trim Other
    Imprint Churchill Livingstone
    Page Count 172
    Publication Date 12 Apr 2010
    Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery

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