Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology / John E. Hall, PhD; Michael E. Hall, MD, MS.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, John E. (John Edward), 1946- author.

Hall, Michael E. (Michael Edward), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human physiology.

Physiology, Pathological.

Physiological Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Physiological Phenomena.

Genre:

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 1112 pages) : illustrations, color

Edition:

Fifteenth edition.

Other Title:

Textbook of medical physiology

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, [2025]

System Details:

data file

Summary:

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titlesª with "Essential Purchase" designation in Physiology** A favorite text of physiology students worldwide, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology delivers the complex knowledge you need to master in a distinctive, easy-to-digest format. The fifteenth Edition of this bestselling text is fully up to date and provides clear, comprehensive coverage of the content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students. The unique format ensures maximum learning and retention of complex concepts: a larger font size emphasizes core information, while supporting information is detailed in a smaller font and highlighted in pale blue-making it easy to quickly skim the essential text or pursue more in-depth study. Focuses on core material and how the body maintains homeostasis to remain healthy, emphasizing the important principles that will aid in later clinical decision making. Contains new information on physiology and the gut microbiome and clinically important sex differences in physiology lab values. Presents information in short chapters using a concise, readable voice that facilitates learning and retention. Utilizes two font sizes: a larger font for fundamentals, and a smaller font that highlights relevant integrated sciences, clinical examples, pathophysiology, or detailed mechanisms that students can read as needed. Contains more than 1,200 full-color drawings and diagrams-all carefully crafted to make physiology easier to understand. Includes online access to heart sounds, animations, self-assessment questions, and more. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Contents:

Functional organization of the human body and control of the "internal environment

The cell and its functions

Genetic control of protein synthesis, cell function, and cell reproduction

Transport of substances through cell membranes

Membrane potentials and action potentials

Contraction of skeletal muscle

Excitation of skeletal muscle: neuromuscular transmission and excitation-contraction coupling

Excitation and contraction of smooth muscle

Cardiac muscle; the heart as a pump and function of the heart valves

Rhythmical excitation of the heart

Fundamentals of electrocardiography

Electrocardiographic interpretation of cardiac muscle and coronary blood flow abnormalities: vectorial analysis

Cardiac arrhythmias and their electrocardiographic interpretation

Overview of the circulation: pressure, flow, and resistance

Vascular distensibility and functions of the arterial and venous systems

The microcirculation and lymphatic system: capillary fluid exchange, interstitial fluid, and lymph flow

Local and humoral control of tissue blood flow

Nervous regulation of the circulation and rapid control of arterial pressure

Role of the kidneys in long-term control of arterial pressure and in hypertension: the integrated system for arterial pressure regulation

Cardiac output, venous return, and their regulation

Muscle blood flow and cardiac output during exercise; the coronary circulation and ischemic heart disease

Heart failure.

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references.

Online resource; title from table of contents page (Elsevier ClinicalKey, viewed July 31, 2025).

Publication date from publisher's website (viewed August 4, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9780443113499

0443113491

OCLC:

1523971392

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.