Crash Course Endocrinology: Updated Print + E-book Edition - Ronan O'Neill, Richard Murphy

Crash Course Endocrinology: Updated Print + E-book Edition

Buch | Softcover
152 Seiten
2015 | 4th edition
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-7234-3856-4 (ISBN)
34,90 inkl. MwSt
The (printed) 'Updated Edition' now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course - a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before.

Crash Course - your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.

A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates - those who have just been in the exam situation - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.

Each provides an integrated approach to the subject by linking together topics such as anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. Diseases and complaints, clerking, clinical assessment and examination, common skills and further investigations are also covered.

Commencing with clear 'Learning Objectives', every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included.In this edition, Crash Course Endocrinology has been carefully revised to further reflect the requirements today's medical curriculum, including enhanced coverage of the essential area of diabetes.



More than 130 illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
Friendly and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy
Written by students for students - authors who understand exam pressures
Contains 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and other useful aide-mémoires
Succinct coverage of the subject enables 'sharp focus' and efficient use of time during exam preparation
Contains a fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for honing exam skills and self-testing



Self-assessment section fully updated to reflect current exam requirements
Contains 'common exam pitfalls' as advised by faculty
Crash Courses also available electronically!
Online self-assessment bank also available - content edited by Dan Horton-Szar!

Glossary

1 Overview of the endocrine system

2. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland

3. The thyroid gland

4. The adrenal glands

5. The pancreas

6. Up and coming hormones

7. Endocrine control of fluid balance

8. Endocrine control of calcium homeostasis

9. Endocrine control of growth

10. Endocrine disorders of neoplastic origin

11. Hormones of the reproductive system

Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs)

Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)

SAQ Answers

EMQ Answers

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 20.2.2015
Reihe/Serie CRASH COURSE
Mitarbeit Herausgeber (Serie): Daniel Horton-Szar
Gast Herausgeber: Philip Weston, Aftab Ahmad
Zusatzinfo 114 illustrations; Illustrations
Verlagsort St Louis
Sprache englisch
Gewicht 420 g
Themenwelt Medizinische Fachgebiete Innere Medizin Endokrinologie
ISBN-10 0-7234-3856-0 / 0723438560
ISBN-13 978-0-7234-3856-4 / 9780723438564
Zustand Neuware
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