{"product_id":"medical-sciences-at-a-glance-isbn-9781118360927","title":"Medical Sciences at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical Sciences at a Glance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe market-leading \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering the whole medical curriculum, the series now includes workbooks and case books, which allow you to put your knowledge to the test. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about Medical Sciences…\u003ci\u003eat a Glance!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive companion for medical science study and revision\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedical Sciences at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and conveying key concepts through the unique \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e style, \u003ci\u003eMedical Sciences at a Glance \u003c\/i\u003ealso demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully cross-referenced to \u003ci\u003eMedicine at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e – together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what’s most important\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedical Sciences at a Glance \u003c\/i\u003eprovides the vital scientific grounding needed to ­succeed at medical school. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll content reviewed by students for students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books  are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books  are always published with you, the student, in mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Use Your Textbook 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Cellular Structure and Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Cells 16\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSebastiaan Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Organisation of Cell Membranes 18\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSebastiaan Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cell Organelles 20\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSebastiaan Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Protein Biochemistry 22\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFergus Doherty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Lipid Biochemistry 24\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJane Arnold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Carbohydrate Biochemistry 26\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFergus Doherty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Basic Mechanisms of Drug Action 28\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael D Randall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Cellular Metabolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 General Principles of Cellular Metabolism 30\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFergus Doherty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Enzymes 32\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael D Randall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Central Metabolic Pathways 34\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFergus Doherty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Fat Metabolism 36\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFergus Doherty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Glucose Metabolism 38\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFergus Doherty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Amino Acid Metabolism 40\u003cbr\u003e 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Renal System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Structure of the Renal System 86\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeborah Merrick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Renal Physiology: Filtration and Tubular Function 88\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSue Chan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Renal Physiology: Loop of Henle 90\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSue Chan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Regulation of Body Fluids 92\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSue Chan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Bladder Function and Dysfunction 94\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael D Randall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 8 Digestive System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Structure of the Gastrointestinal System 96\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeborah Merrick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology 98\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael D Randall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 12 Infections and Immunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e58 Pathogens 130\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames Lazenby And Chien-Yi Chang\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e59 Recognition of Pathogens 134\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLucy Fairclough and Ian Todd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e60 Defence Against Pathogens 136\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLucy Fairclough and Ian Todd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e61 Integration of the Immune Response 138\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLucy Fairclough and Ian Todd\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e62 Immunopathology 140\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIan Todd and Lucy Fairclough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e63 Immunodeficiency Disorders 142\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIan Todd and Lucy Fairclough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 13 Cancer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e64 Cancer 145\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStuart 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