The 88 clinical cases presented in this text/study guide for medical students are grouped into 10 sections, each loosely tied to an organ system. There are three parts to each case: patient presentation, physical examination and lab results, and pathophysiology. Two clinical vignette-based practice questions are derived from each of the cases, with one question emphasizing mechanisms for symptom development and the other emphasizing the pathophysiology of the disease. The art program offers 135 color anatomical illustrations, micro images, diagnostic images, and visual concept organizers on almost every page. Suggestions for three different ways to use the book are offered, depending on the study goals, preferred learning style, and background of the individual student. While the book is targeted to medical students, it will also be useful to advanced undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in the health-related professions. Carroll teaches physiology at East Carolina University. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)