Now in its Third Edition, this text clearly and concisely presents the physiological principles that are essential to clinical medicine. Outstanding pedagogical features include Active Learning Objectives that emphasize problem-solving applications of basic principles; conceptual diagrams that help students visualize complex processes; case studies, Clinical Focus boxes, and Bench to Bedside boxes; a comprehensive glossary; and online USMLE-style questions with answers and explanations. This edition features a new Immunology and Organ Function chapter and a completely rewritten and reorganized cardiovascular section. A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, an interactive question bank, case studies with practice questions, animations of complex processes, an image bank, and links for further study.

Cellular Physiology.- Neuromuscular Physiology.- Blood and Immunology.- Cardiovascular Physiology.- Respiratory Physiology.- Renal Physiology and Body Fluids.- Gastrointestinal Physiology.- Temperature Regulation and Exercise Physiology.- Endocrine Physiology.- Reproductive Physiology.