Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Physiology

Selected as a Doodys Core Title for 2022 and 2023! 

Enhanced with new Clinical Cases, new practice questions, and additional animations, Lippincott ® Illustrated Reviews:: Physiology, 3rd Edition, brings physiology clearly into focus, detailing who we are, how we live, and, ultimately, how we die.  

By first identifying organ function and then showing how cells and tissues are designed to fulfill that function, this engaging resource decodes physiology like no other text or review book. Tailored for ease of use and fast content absorption, the books straightforward outline format, visionary artwork, clinical applications, and unit review questions help students master the most essential concepts in physiology, making it perfect for classroom learning and preparation for course and board exams.  

• Approachable Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews outline format makes critical information easy to access and assimilate.  

• More than 600 annotated, full-color illustrations guide students step by step through complex processes. 

• NEW! Appendix of  15 Clinical Cases trains students to solve common clinical problems by applying what theyve learned. Clinical case format is ideal for self-directed learning or for use by instructors to guide small-group discussions. 

• NEW! Detailed explanations of the mechanisms underlying GI motility and reflexes, and a new section discussing regulation of appetite. 

• NEW! Expansion of the chapter on exercise to include a consideration of physiologic limits and training effects. 

• UPDATED! Boards-style study questions, with explanations, at the end of each chapter-including many new to this edition-test students retention and strengthen their exam confidence. 

• UPDATED! Seven online animations clarify complex physiological processes in dynamic detail.