RT Journal T1 A synopsis of physiology JF Journal of the American Medical Association JO Journal of the American Medical Association YR 1939 FD January 21 VO 112 IS 3 SP 269 OP 269 DO 10.1001/jama.1939.02800030079048 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1939.02800030079048 AB This edition has resulted in the inclusion of more physiologic material than the book had included previously. The book has retained the form of a compendium and consequently there is room for criticism of dogmatic statements which need some qualification to be entirely correct. The statements made are, however, digests of the currently accepted opinions and the book should be of great use to physicians who wish to brush up on their information for various qualifying examinations. As a guide for medical students it can be of little value.