The definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and using the unique at a Glance style to convey key concepts, Medical Sciences at a Glance also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource to bridge the gap between A–Level and university, when studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. Key features: Fully cross–referenced to Medicine at a Glance : together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what’s most important Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy–to–read, highly–illustrated title Accompanied by a companion website at ataglanceseries.com/medsci containing downloadable images, recommended reading, further resource links, self–assessment, and flashcards Medical Sciences at a Glance provides the vital scientific grounding needed to succeed at medical school. INDICE: Preface List of contributors Abbreviations Part 1 Cellular structure and function 1 Cells Sebastiaan Winkler 2 Organisation of cell membranes Sebastiaan Winkler 3 Organelles Sebastiaan Winkler 4 Protein biochemistry Fergus Doherty 5 Lipid biochemistry Jane Arnold 6 Carbohydrate biochemistry Fergus Doherty 7 Pharmacological modulation of cell function Michael Randall Part 2 Cellular metabolism 8 General principles of cellular metabolism Fergus Doherty 9 Enzymes Michael Randall 10 Central metabolic pathways Fergus Doherty 11 Fat metabolism Jane Arnold 12 Glucose metabolism Fergus Doherty 13 Amino acid metabolism Jane Arnold Part 3 Molecular and medical genetics 14 Principles of molecular genetics Stuart Brown 15 DNA and RNA Stuart Brown 16 Gene expression Stuart Brown 17 Medical genetics Stuart Brown Part 4 Nerve and muscle 18 Cell excitability Michael Randall 19 Nervous conduction Michael Randall 20 Synaptic transmission Michael Randall 21 Autonomic nervous system Michael Randall 22 Neuromuscular transmission Michael Randall Part 5 Respiratory system 23 Structure Siobhan Loughna/ Debbie Merrick 24 Respiratory physiology Steven Burr 25 Gas transport Steven Burr 26 Control of breathing Steven Burr 27 Acid–base physiology Steven Burr 28 Pathophysiology Steven Burr Part 6 Cardiovascular system 29 Structure Siobhan Loughna/ Debbie Merrick 30 Cardiac physiology Michael Randall 31 Cardiovascular physiology Michael Randall 32 Blood pressure Michael Randall 33 Blood 1 Michael Randall 34 Blood 2 Michael Randall 35 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Michael Randall Part 7 Renal system 36 Structure Debbie Merrick 37 Renal physiology: filtration and tubular function Sue Chan 38 Renal physiology: loop of Henle Sue Chan 39 Regulation of body fluids Sue Chan 40 Bladder control and urinary incontinence Michael Randall Part 8 Digestive system 41 Structure Debbie Merrick 42 Upper gastrointestinal physiology Michael Randall 43 Lower gastrointestinal physiology Michael Randall 44 The liver Michael Randall Part 9 Endocrine system 45 Pituitary and hypothalamus Sue Chan 46 Endocrine pancreas Sue Chan 47 Thyroid Sue Chan 48 Adrenals and steroids Sue Chan Part 10 Reproductive function 49 The genital system Debbie Merrick 50 Reproductive physiology Michael Randall 51 Human embryology Debbie Merrick Part 11 Central nervous system 52 Structure Debbie Merrick 53 Sensory system Debbie Merrick 54 Motor Debbie Merrick 55 Thalamus and hypothalamus Debbie Merrick 56 CNS function Michael Randall 57 Disorders and treatments Michael Randall Part 12 Infections and immunity 58 Pathogens James Lazenby and Chien–Yi Chang 59 Recognition of pathogens Lucy Fairclough and Ian Todd 60 Defence against pathogens Lucy Fairclough and Ian Todd 61 Integration of immune response Lucy Fairclough and Ian Todd 62 Immunopathology Ian Todd and Lucy Fairclough 63 Immunodeficiency Ian Todd and Lucy Fairclough Part 13 Cancer 64 Cancer biology Stuart Brown 65 Chemotherapy Michael Randall Appendix 1 Cross–references to Medicine at a Glance by Patrick Davey Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-36092-7
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 24/01/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés