by Dale Layman
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Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep -- now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know. McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner, and is perfect for users without formal training or unlimited time. They're also the most time-efficient, interestingly written "brush-ups" you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your areas of strength and weakness and reinforce your knowledge and confidence. A complete, self-teaching guide to the function and interaction of bodily systems, with coverage of: comparative physiology, functions at the chemical and cellular levels, organic compounds, the cell, physiology of muscle, nerves and glands, sensory physiology, motor functions, autonomic nerves and the endocrine system, air and blood transport, digestive and genitourinary systems, and more.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 For those who like to be talked down to, 2008-09-08
This book does an OK job of explaining basic physiological concepts. I say OK for two reasons:
1. The author talks to you as though you are a five year-old. Although maybe a cute literary tool at first, this quickly becomes irritating and eventually makes you want to throw the book in disgust.
2. Only a surface level discussion is presented, with very important concepts merely alluded to as opposed to going into sufficient detail. The two most glaring examples for me are the poor discussion of action potentials, and the non-existent discussion of G-protein linked receptors, and subsequent second messengers. In fact, the final exam at the end of the book mentions second messengers as an answer option, despite never being mentioned prior. I guess the author initially included such things, but threw them out to fit in more obnoxious baby talk.
There is no reason for this book unless you want a quick refresher on basic concepts. Serious students beware.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Underestimates reader, 2008-07-10
I am a science student and a big fan of the demystified books. I was very disappointed with this book. The other demystified books explained basic concepts, then built on that knowledge progressively. This book lacks fluidity and consistency. I really didn't appreciate how every word was given a pronunciation. The authors of this book have obviously underestimated the intellect of the audience reading this book. So, if you are more concerned with how to pronounce "electrolytes", instead of understanding them, this book is for you.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
 Excellent, well written and thorough, 2005-04-21
This book starts with the bare basics and gently guides you through as the subject matter gets more complex. Very thorough explanations and analogies with a quiz at the end of each chapter to ensure you are up to speed. If that's not enough there is a sectional test every few chapters and a final exam at the end of the book. The author caters to those of us who lack short term memory by re-defining key terms and re-stating key facts (in a way that's beneficial, not superfluous)that may be necessary to continue to later chapters. Excellent book
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