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Editorial Reviews
This book is an excellent resource for persons both entering
their first year course in Medical Physiology and for those
second-year medical students preparing for USMLE Step 1. A concise,
yet detailed text which emphasizes quite clearly the basic
principles of Physiology. I am lucky to have had the author, Dr.
Linda Costanzo, as a professor and my current advisor. However,
having her review text is the next big thing! Detailed pictures and
powerful tables and diagrams handsomely supplement her
student-oriented presentation style of information. A particularly
well written section concerning Renal Acid-Base Physiology, which is
Dr. Linda Costanzo's specialty. Any medical student or person taking
a Physiology course will not lose a dime by purchasing this book. It
is well worth it, believe me!
Product Description
Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, BRS Physiology is
an excellent aid for students preparing for the USMLE Step
1. The book concisely reviews key physiological principles
and includes clinical correlations throughout to emphasize
connections between basic physiology and clinical medicine.
Numerous illustrations, tables, and flow charts help
students visualize material quickly and aid in long-term
retention. End-of-chapter USMLE-style questions and a
comprehensive end-of-book exam test the student's
problem-solving skills, and clearly explained answers guide
the student through the correct steps in reasoning. This
edition features increased coverage of pathophysiology, new
questions, and a new two-color design and artwork.
Product Details
- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;
Fourth Edition edition (July 1, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781773113
- ISBN-13: 978-0781773119
- Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Customer Reviews
This book contains a large amount of high-yield information. It goes
systematically through all major systems (i.e cell, CV, Renal, Respiratory,
Endocrine, GI, and Neuro). Easy to read and comprehend with some great test
questions. Perfect study aid to supplement your main textbook in your physiology
course. And, of course, a great review for the Boards.
This book is awesome, but I can still criticize it. I read it along with the
little Guyton book, and used it as a main source a couple of days before the
NBME, which we took at the end of our physiology class in medical school. I read
the entire book in two days, and understood it all! It is a fast dirty way to
study physiology that hits all the necessary points. However, it has its down
points. The book is in bullet point format all the time. It became a little
degrading to see point after point, which is why I used the pocket Guyton book.
Guytons pocket book is another source that I highly recommend because it
explains rather than bullet points, and if the bullet points in this book become
too much for you, try pocket Guyton. Also, the sections of this book may not
follow your class lecture. It can be unpleasant to search for what your
studying. If the book had sections smaller than 30 pages it would help. Another
word of warning, this book is build for medical school. This book is not
intended as a source for PhD work, etc. However, if you are in med school, this
is a necessary evil!
