Concise Textbook of Human Physiology
- 3rd Edition - April 25, 2018
- Latest edition
- Author: Indu Khurana
- Language: English
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- Thoroughly revised and updated third edition retains its well accepted unique style of organization of the text in three parts and twelve sections.
- Presentation of the text with various levels of headings, subheadings, boldface and italics has been maintained to help the students easily understand, retain and reproduce.
- Text has been updated incorporating the recent advances in each section including more aspects of molecular physiology.
- Applied physiology has been updated with recent concepts on pathophysiology, and recent advances in the basic investigations and therapeutic principles.
SECTION 1 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
1.1
Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of Human Body1.2
The Cell Physiology1.3
Transport Through Cell Membrane1.4
Membrane PotentialSECTION 2 NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY
2.1
The Nerve2.2
Neuromuscular Junction2.3
Skeletal Muscle2.4
Smooth Muscle and Cardiac MuscleSECTION 3 BLOOD AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
3.1
Plasma and Plasma Proteins73.2
Red Blood Cells and Anaemias3.3
White Blood Cells3.4
Immune Mechanisms3.5
Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation3.6
Blood Groups and Blood TransfusionSECTION 4 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
4.1
Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac Muscle4.2
Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and Electrocardiography4.3
Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous Return4.4
Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and Lymph4.5
Cardiovascular Regulation4.6
Regional Circulation4.7
Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and DiseaseSECTION 5 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
5.1
Respiratory Tract: Structure and Functions5.2
Pulmonary Ventilation5.3
Pulmonary Circulation5.4
Pulmonary Diffusion5.5
Transport of Gases5.6
Regulation of Respiration5.7
Respiration: Applied Aspects5.8
Physiology of ExerciseSECTION 6 EXCRETORY SYSTEM
6.1
Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow6.2
Physiology of Excretory System6.3
Physiology of Acid–Base Balance6.4
Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests6.5
Physiology of MicturitionSECTION 7 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
7.1
Organization, General Principles and Functions of Gastrointestinal System7.2
Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus7.3
Physiological Activities in Stomach7.4
Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder7.5
Physiological Activities in Small Intestine7.6
Physiological Activities in Large Intestine7.7
Digestion and AbsorptionSECTION 8 ENDOCRINAL SYSTEM
8.1
General Principles of Endocrinal System8.2
Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland8.3
Thyroid Gland8.4
Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Physiology8.5
Adrenal Glands8.6
Pancreatic Hormones8.7
Endocrinal Functions of Other Organs and Local HormonesSECTION 9 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
9.1
Sexual Growth and Development9.2
Male Reproductive Physiology9.3
Female Reproductive Physiology9.4
Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition9.5
Physiology of Lactation9.6
Physiology of ContraceptionSECTION 10 NERVOUS SYSTEM
10.1
Central Nervous System10.2
Synaptic Transmission10.3
Somatosensory System10.4
Somatic Motor System10.5
Autonomic Nervous System10.6
Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow10.7
Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms10.8
Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep10.9
Some Higher Functions of Nervous SystemSECTION 11 SPECIAL SENSES
11.1
Sense of Vision11.2
Sense of Hearing11.3
Chemical Senses: Smell and TasteIndex
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: April 25, 2018
- Language: English