An Introduction to Human Physiology

An Introduction to Human Physiology

THIS publication has been prepared by the Board of Medical Studies of the University of Edinburgh and presents those side-room tests which still fall into the province of the practising doctor and are a logical extension of the clinical investigation of the patient. The tests described are those with which a student for the final examination is expected to be familiar. Together with other exami...

An Introduction to Human Physiology

An Introduction to Human Physiology

An Introduction to Human Physiology

This is a volume from a more extensive series directed at principles and techniques of electron microscopy as applied to biological systems. The stated purpose is to serve as a guide and a survey that will present contemporary knowledge as well as work in progress that will be of benefit in the future. There is a strong emphasis on the basic principles of new techniques as well as a heavy empha...

An introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology

James Rogers James Rogers Consultant Anaesthetist Frenchay Hospital Bristol BS16 1LE UK iNTRoDUCTioN The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and two vascular systems, the systemic and pulmonary circulations. The heart pumps blood through these two vascular systems the low pressure pulmonary circulation in which gas exchange occurs, and then the high pressure systemic circulation, which ...