The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following todayâs systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout.\r\n\r\nEach (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.\r\n\r\nThe Nervous System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases.\r\n\r\nOrganization of the Nervous System\r\nElements of Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience\r\nClinical Assessment\r\nThe Spinal Cord\r\nPain and Analgesia\r\nCranial Nerves and the Brainstem\r\nThe Visual System\r\nHearing and Balance: The Auditory and Vestibular Systems\r\nMotor Systems I: Descending Pathways and Cerebellum\r\nMotor Systems II: The Basal Ganglia\r\nStroke and Head Injury\r\nInfection in the Central Nervous System\r\nEpilepsy\r\nDementia\r\nSchizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders\r\nDepression and Anxiety\r\nAddiction\r\nSystems of the Body Series:\r\n\r\nThe Renal System\r\nThe Musculoskeletal System\r\nThe Nervous System\r\nThe Digestive System\r\nThe Endocrine System\r\nThe Respiratory System\r\nThe Cardiovascular System
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