The 13th edition of _GUYTON AND HALL TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY_ continues this bestselling title's long tradition as THE WORLD’S FOREMOST MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY TEXTBOOK. Unlike other textbooks on this topic, this CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE has a consistent, single-author voice and focuses on the content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students. The detailed but lucid text is complemented by DIDACTIC ILLUSTRATIONS that summarize key concepts in physiology and pathophysiology. * Emphasizes CORE INFORMATION around how the body must maintain homeostasis in order to remain healthy, while SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND EXAMPLES are detailed. * SUMMARY FIGURES AND TABLES help quickly convey key processes covered in the text. * REFLECTS the latest advances in molecular biology and cardiovascular, neurophysiology and gastrointestinal topics. * Bold full-color DRAWINGS and DIAGRAMS. * SHORT, EASY-TO-READ, MASTERFULLY EDITED CHAPTERS and a user-friendly full-color design. * Clinical vignettes throughout the text all you to see CORE CONCEPTS APPLIED TO REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS. * Brand-new quick-reference CHART of normal lab values included. * Increased number of FIGURES, CLINICAL CORRELATIONS, and CELLULAR and MOLECULAR MECHANISMS important for clinical medicine. * MEDICINE EBOOK is accessible on a variety of devices.