Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton Physiology)

Selected for the 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® with “Essential Purchase” designation in Physiology

Discover why the Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology is a favorite among physiology students worldwide. This comprehensive textbook delivers the complex knowledge necessary for mastering physiology in a distinctive, easy-to-digest format. The fifteenth edition is fully updated, providing clear and thorough coverage of the most relevant content for both clinical and pre-clinical students.

The unique design of this bestselling text ensures optimal learning and retention of complex physiological concepts:

• Core Material Focus: Emphasizes how the body maintains homeostasis and the key principles that will aid in clinical decision making.
• New Insights: Includes the latest information on the physiology of the gut microbiome and clinically important sex differences in physiological lab values.
• Concise Learning: Presents information in short, manageable chapters using a readable voice that enhances learning and retention.
• Innovative Formatting: Employs two font sizes: a larger font for fundamental concepts, and a smaller font that highlights integrated sciences, clinical examples, and pathophysiology, allowing for focused study.
• Visual Learning Aids: Features over 1,200 full-color drawings and diagrams that simplify the understanding of complex physiological processes.

Authors:
John E. Hall PhD (Author)
Edition:
15th
Publication Date:
July 25, 2025
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