In the frantic hours prior to exams, when students wish to review the entire course or require a rapid answer to an individual problem, this concise text will fill that void. The text is highlighted by colour illustrations throughout as the basic core of information is presented. Emphasis is on the basic process and mechanisms of human physiology. Concise coverage of cardiovascular physiology highlights the work. This text represents the latest addition to the Decker "Essentials" series, and is intended for medical students, nursing students and health science students.