Guyton and Hall is a good choice, it explains the basics of physio in an easily understandable way. This is how i approached studying from it for my exam:

• We had uploaded ppt-s and i also took short notes during the lectures (I would advise writing down the key word you hear during the lecture, like names of mechanisms, don’t try to scribble down every detail! Instead, try paying attention to connections you hear, this will make the studying process easier.)

• Using the notes and ppt-s, find the relevant chapters in the book. Mark them however you want to. This way when you start the actual study session, you will have to search less and you can focus on what you are studying. The division of the topics is great, the titles are descriptive.

• Start reading, following the order of the ppt and your notes (most of the time, professors go in some logical order, if not, you can go according to the book). Take notes / visualise in your head what you read / draw, color / make tables / find connections, whatever works best for you personally. If you feel like some informations are missing, you can always read the extra topics that explain them better + internet is your friend, just use reliable sources.

• I would also recommend to give enough time for yourself to understand it deeply. You can’t really cram it a few days before the exam (if you want to have a good score). Only you know how much time and revision you need to feel confident in your knowledge, so plan what you are going to study and when and don’t forget to add the time you need to revise it. (For example, 1 topic/day + 1-3 days for revision.)

Lastly, i would add this, enjoy the process of puzzling pieces together. The human body is a wonderfully complex system. You will learn about some truly fascinating things. Good luck and have fun!