Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology

Key differences between 13th and 12th editions

• Time lapse between current and previous editions: 5 years (2015 vs 2010).
• This Physiology textbook was originally written by Arthur C. Guyton and published in 1956.
• The Thirteenth edition presents several new discussions on:
• Regulation of smooth muscle cell contraction by Calcium ions (Chapter 4)
• Amyloid beta-peptide aggregation and its association with Alzheimer's disease (Chapter 60)
• Role of gastrointestinal hormones (gastrin, cholecystokinin, secretin, and other) in controlling GI motility (Chapter 63)
• "Free energy" obtained from the oxidation of the food (Chapter 68)
• The role of ATP as the major energy currency of the cell (Chapter 68)
• Oxidative phosphorylation, the process in which ATP is synthesized during sequence of oxidative reactions (Chapter 68)
• Basic structure of the triglyceride molecule (Chapter 69)
• Most important adrenocortical hormones (Chapter 78)
• Oogenesis and stages of follicular development (Chapter 82)
• Synthetic hormones for suppression of ovulation (Chapter 82)
• Causes of female sterility infertility (Chapter 82)
• Fetal metabolism (Chapter 84)
• Difference between men and women in performance capabilities (Chapter 85)