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Medical Sciences at a Glance


Medical Sciences at a Glance


At a Glance 1. Aufl.

von: Michael D. Randall

31,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 30.12.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781118360965
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 160

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<P><b>Medical Sciences at a Glance</b></p> <p>The market-leading <i>at a Glance</i> series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. <p>Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. <p>Covering the whole medical curriculum, the series now includes workbooks and case books, which allow you to put your knowledge to the test. <p><b>Everything you need to know about Medical Sciences…<i>at a Glance!</b></i> <p><b>The definitive companion for medical science study and revision</b> <p><i>Medical Sciences at a Glance</i> consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and conveying key concepts through the unique <i>at a Glance</i> style, <i>Medical Sciences at a Glance </i>also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. <p>Key features: <ul><li>Fully cross-referenced to <i>Medicine at a Glance</i> – together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree</li> <li>Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what’s most important</li> <li>Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title</li></ul> <p><i>Medical Sciences at a Glance </i>provides the vital scientific grounding needed to ­succeed at medical school. <p><b>All content reviewed by students for students</b> <p>Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.
<p>Preface 7</p> <p>Contributors 8</p> <p>Abbreviations 9</p> <p>How To Use Your Textbook 12</p> <p>About the Companion Website 15</p> <p><b>Part 1 Cellular Structure and Function</b></p> <p>1 Cells 16<br /> <i>Sebastiaan Winkler</i></p> <p>2 Organisation of Cell Membranes 18<br /> <i>Sebastiaan Winkler</i></p> <p>3 Cell Organelles 20<br /> <i>Sebastiaan Winkler</i></p> <p>4 Protein Biochemistry 22<br /> <i>Fergus Doherty</i></p> <p>5 Lipid Biochemistry 24<br /> <i>Jane Arnold</i></p> <p>6 Carbohydrate Biochemistry 26<br /> <i>Fergus Doherty</i></p> <p>7 Basic Mechanisms of Drug Action 28<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p><b>Part 2 Cellular Metabolism</b></p> <p>8 General Principles of Cellular Metabolism 30<br /> <i>Fergus Doherty</i></p> <p>9 Enzymes 32<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>10 Central Metabolic Pathways 34<br /> <i>Fergus Doherty</i></p> <p>11 Fat Metabolism 36<br /> <i>Fergus Doherty</i></p> <p>12 Glucose Metabolism 38<br /> <i>Fergus Doherty</i></p> <p>13 Amino Acid Metabolism 40<br /> <i>Jane Arnold</i></p> <p><b>Part 3 Molecular and Medical Genetics</b></p> <p>14 Principles of Molecular Genetics 42<br /> <i>Stuart Brown</i></p> <p>15 DNA and RNA 44<br /> <i>Stuart Brown</i></p> <p>16 Gene Expression 46<br /> <i>Stuart Brown</i></p> <p>17 Medical Genetics 48<br /> <i>Stuart Brown</i></p> <p><b>Part 4 Nerve and Muscle</b></p> <p>18 Cell Excitability 50<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>19 Nervous Conduction 52<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>20 Synaptic Transmission 54<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>21 Autonomic Nervous System 56<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>22 Neuromuscular Transmission 58<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p><b>Part 5 Respiratory System</b></p> <p>23 Structure of the Respiratory System 60<br /> <i>Siobhan Loughna and Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>24 Respiratory Physiology 62<br /> <i>Steven Burr</i></p> <p>25 Gas Transport 64<br /> <i>Steven Burr</i></p> <p>26 Control of Breathing 66<br /> <i>Steven Burr</i></p> <p>27 Acid-Base Physiology 68<br /> <i>Steven Burr</i></p> <p>28 Respiratory Pathophysiology 70<br /> <i>Steven Burr</i></p> <p><b>Part 6 Cardiovascular System</b></p> <p>29 Structure of the Cardiovascular System 72<br /> <i>Siobhan Loughna and Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>30 Cardiac Physiology 74<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>31 Cardiovascular Physiology 76<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>32 Blood Pressure 78<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>33 Blood: 1 80<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>34 Blood: 2 82<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>35 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology 84<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p><b>Part 7 Renal System</b></p> <p>36 Structure of the Renal System 86<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>37 Renal Physiology: Filtration and Tubular Function 88<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p>38 Renal Physiology: Loop of Henle 90<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p>39 Regulation of Body Fluids 92<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p>40 Bladder Function and Dysfunction 94<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p><b>Part 8 Digestive System</b></p> <p>41 Structure of the Gastrointestinal System 96<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>42 Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology 98<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>43 Lower Gastrointestinal Physiology 100<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>44 The Liver 102<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p><b>Part 9 Endocrine System</b></p> <p>45 Hypothalamus and Pituitary 104<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p>46 Endocrine Pancreas 106<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p>47 Thyroid Gland 108<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p>48 Adrenal Glands and Steroid Hormones 110<br /> <i>Sue Chan</i></p> <p><b>Part 10 Reproductive Function</b></p> <p>49 The Genital System 112<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>50 Reproductive Physiology 114<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>51 Human Embryology 116<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p><b>Part 11 Central Nervous System</b></p> <p>52 Structure of the Central Nervous System 118<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>53 The Sensory System 120<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>54 The Motor System 122<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>55 Hypothalamus and Thalamus 124<br /> <i>Deborah Merrick</i></p> <p>56 Central Nervous System Function 126<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>57 CNS Disorders and Treatments 128<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p><b>Part 12 Infections and Immunity</b></p> <p>58 Pathogens 130<br /> <i>James Lazenby And Chien-Yi Chang</i></p> <p>59 Recognition of Pathogens 134<br /> <i>Lucy Fairclough and Ian Todd</i></p> <p>60 Defence Against Pathogens 136<br /> <i>Lucy Fairclough and Ian Todd</i></p> <p>61 Integration of the Immune Response 138<br /> <i>Lucy Fairclough and Ian Todd</i></p> <p>62 Immunopathology 140<br /> <i>Ian Todd and Lucy Fairclough</i></p> <p>63 Immunodeficiency Disorders 142<br /> <i>Ian Todd and Lucy Fairclough</i></p> <p><b>Part 13 Cancer</b></p> <p>64 Cancer 145<br /> <i>Stuart Brown</i></p> <p>65 Chemotherapy 148<br /> <i>Michael D Randall</i></p> <p>Appendix 1 Cross References to Medicine at a Glance (Davey) 150</p> <p>Index 154</p>
Michael D. Randall is Professor of Pharmacology, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham
<p>The market-leading <i>at a Glance</i> series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations.</p> <p>Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. <p>Covering the whole medical curriculum, the series now includes workbooks and case books, which allow you to put your knowledge to the test. <p><b>Everything you need to know about Medical Sciences…<i>at a Glance!</b></i> <p><b>The definitive companion for medical science study and revision</b> <p><i>Medical Sciences at a Glance</i> consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and conveying key concepts through the unique <i>at a Glance</i> style, <i>Medical Sciences at a Glance </i>also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. <p>Key features: <ul><li>Fully cross-referenced to <i>Medicine at a Glance</i> – together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree</li> <li>Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what’s most important</li> <li>Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title</li></ul> <p><i>Medical Sciences at a Glance </i>provides the vital scientific grounding needed to ­succeed at medical school. <p><b>All content reviewed by students for students</b> <p>Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.

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