Enhanced by a new chapter, new illustrations, and new Q&As, Lippincott (R) Illustrated Reviews: Physiology, Second Edition brings physiology clearly into focus, telling the story of 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 resource decodes physiology like no other text or review book. Tailored for ease of use and fast content absorption, the book's 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 test and boards preparation. A new chapter on erythropoiesis and blood gas transport provides critical information on this key topic. New content on the impact of normal aging on organ function brings the book thoroughly up to date. Review questions with explanations for each system help prepare students for course and board examinations. More than 600 annotated, full-color illustrations-including more than 20 new to this edition-guide readers step by step through complex processes. Overviews and Chapter Summaries set clear goals for topic mastery and reemphasize essential concepts in a coherent framework. Clinical Applications boxes and clinical images encourage readers to apply their knowledge, taking them from the classroom to the bedside. Margin Example Equation boxes and in-text boxes highlight memorable information and keep physiology in a real-world context. Five online animations explain complex concepts in a memorable way. A consistent outline format makes critical information easy to access and assimilate. Cross references and Infolinks to topics are keyed to page headers to expedite location and are also provided for topics in other books in the Lippincott (R) Illustrated Reviews series to help students develop an interdisciplinary grasp of key concepts. Unit-review questions in board-review style test understanding of fundamental concepts as well as the students' ability to draw connections among multiple organ systems. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

Succeed in your course and on the board exam with Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Flash Cards: Physiology Part of a new series of "Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Flash Cards, "this handy print and digital card set features artwork from Lippincott's Illustrated Review of Physiology, with corresponding key topic and clinical questions for effective course and board review. The set of cards includes three types of questions with icons: Spot flash (image-based identification questions)Course review (high-yield info for course or board exam)Clinical correlations (questions that relate to clinical practice) The Q & A format, high quality images, and different question types facilitate effective drill and maximum recall--making this one of the most convenient and effective study tools available for board review. Fine tune your understanding with high quality artwork and clear and to-the-point information.Easily select the card or set of cards you want to focus on using the Index with topic list correlated to flash card numbers (for print cards) and quick online search (for digital cards).Maximize your study time with the flash card set's focus on high-yield points, clinical correlations, and bolded key terms from the parent text.Review on the go with all cards available anytime/anywhere in digital format through the free companion website.