Physiology

by Linda S. Costanzo

Be prepared—for the course and the Boards—with BRS Physiology, Sixth Edition. 

This bestselling book provides over 350 USMLE-style questions with complete answers and explanations, chapter-ending exams and a comprehensive USMLE-format examination at the end of the book, and is enhanced by full-color illustrations and tables.   

Offered in both print and online formats, the book boosts confidence and provides maximum accessibility and portability for in-class or on-the-go learning. 


 • Maximize study time with the Board Review Series quick scan outline format.
 • Prepare for the Boards with more than 350 USMLE-style questions and answers.
 • Master core topics tested on the USMLE Step 1 exam with focused coverage of Key Physiology Topics and Key Physiology Equations.
 • See the connection between physiology and clinical medicine through clinical correlations.
 • Practice for the board examination using the comprehensive end-of-book exam.
 • Master key facts and information with the book’s full-color design, flow charts, illustrations, and tables that summarize information for convenient review.
 • Find the information you need FAST with anytime, anywhere access to the free companion website, which includes the fully searchable text and an interactive quiz bank that includes all the book’s questions for unlimited practice.

Genres: Medical, Medicine, Textbooks, Science, Reference, Nonfiction, Biology

318 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1994

Reviews

[Rudxandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

great, great review book for step one, the best. Read it at least twice.

[Marla Shu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best physiology text I have ever used. You can easily read it cover to cover. It's well written and very comprehensive. Much better than Guyton and Hall.

[Ryan Ahmed · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

good but missing a few things:
-weak liver phys
-no bone phys
-etc.

[Tom McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As this sort of book goes it's a good one, but at the end of the day it is a med school text book.

Oh how could i forget the best part... the ending: we all die but not as quickly as you would think given how complex we are.

[Crharnish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up as an adjunct to my Physiology class at the Med School. Linda Costanzo puts together a really helpful review text that covers all the material she and the other instructors at MCV cover in the monster Physio class here. She is by far one of the best professors I've had.

[Karlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a vet student I use this textbook frequently, despite the fact that it is a human physiology book. The kidney sections are exceptional. I like the way the author organizes and explains the material. The diagrams are also amazing!

Thanks Costanzo!

[Tabarak Alshammerti]

The best review book , it really helped me

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the repro section in the endocrine unit could be better, Dr. Costanzo is a God(dess) among (wo)men and all med students need this book. A "must have," if you must.

[Islam Swalem · Rating 4 out of 5]

it's one of the best books

[Ricardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully simple and a MUST for your Shelf and Step 1 exams

The book comes with vivid schematic drawings and figures to ensure you have the most detailed review for your tests.

I used it all year, throughout the entire physiology course and am very grateful I did. I had the 6th edition starting on august 2017, and have purchased the new one because it is so good.

[Oresti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book for a medical student. It helped me tremendously and was the sole reason I managed to pass physiology.

Combined it with the anking deck to memorize tiny details and it ended up being an extremely effective approach.

Will probably read it a second time if I take the USMLE Step 1 exam in the future!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saved my life countless times. Medical students' must-have

[Kevin An · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely great physiology review, the best out there!

[Fatema Mohamed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

[Keenan Boulnemour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stellar summary and salient points from system to system. Would suggest reading or supplementing Costanzo's Phys if you have time or need more background.

[jjntmm · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Enrique Gautier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explains physiology quite well

[Neasa Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent and concise resource for medical student finals.

[Jing · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have this and the big book and this has questions in it

[Azka Faradiba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has mcq test on the last page of every chapter. That can be used for reviewing what you have learned

[Aurora Entre Libros · Rating 4 out of 5]

En algunos temas no lograbamos conectar pese a que tuvimos muy buena comunicación en la gran parte de la lectura.

[Marc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indispensable study aid for medical school physiology. Thank you, Dr. Costanzo and thank you, BRS.

[Hamzeh Mousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best physiology review ever.
In a word : Wonderful.
Thanq linda constanzo.

[Saleh Khalid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best physiology review ever!
My only regret is that I haven't discover this fine book until my
last semester in the basic phase but I'll be using it for USMLE step one preparing.
I - without a second thought - recommend this book for Med students.

[Shaikhanas]

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[Aris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only studied from this book for the university exam,but it's a incredibly detailed book , very student friendly and easy to understand . You'll definitely grasp all the essential details for you physiology exam ( or if you just are into reading medical textbooks ).

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

love! makes sense.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

So easy to follow. Works well as an overview of physio before studying in depth or as a quick review.

[Crharnish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a definitive text by any stretch. But this is a good resource to have, that covers many topics well, but Linda's opening chapter and Renal Phys sections are best.

[Manpreet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its a good book....great book in smalll package......