Concise Textbook of Physiology
- 4th Edition - August 5, 2022
- Authors: Indu Khurana, Ayushi Khurana
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 7 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 7 4 - 4
Fourth edition of CONCISE TB OF PHYSIOLOGY incorporates thoroughly revised and updated text. The text has beenorganized into 11 sections, and each section has been further sub… Read more
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Fourth edition of CONCISE TB OF PHYSIOLOGY incorporates thoroughly revised and updated text. The text has been
organized into 11 sections, and each section has been further subdivided into chapters. The content has been arranged in
such a way that it provides explanation complimented by numerous tables, flowcharts and abundant illustrations.
organized into 11 sections, and each section has been further subdivided into chapters. The content has been arranged in
such a way that it provides explanation complimented by numerous tables, flowcharts and abundant illustrations.
• Complete and up-to-date text
• Illustrated by more than 1000 clear line diagrams
• Complemented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension
• Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text
• Applied aspects, highlighted in boxes.
• Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes
• For self-assessment of the subject, the questionnaire and viva-voce questions are given at the end of each chapter
as self-assessment
• Illustrated by more than 1000 clear line diagrams
• Complemented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension
• Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text
• Applied aspects, highlighted in boxes.
• Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes
• For self-assessment of the subject, the questionnaire and viva-voce questions are given at the end of each chapter
as self-assessment
SECTION I General Physiology
1.1 functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of Human Body
1.2
The Cell Physiology1.3
Transport Through Cell Membrane1.4
Membrane PotentialSECTION II Nerve Muscle Physiology
2.1
The Nerve2.2
Neuromuscular Junction2.3
Skeletal Muscle2.4
Smooth Muscle and Cardiac MuscleSECTION III Blood and Immune System
3.1
Plasma and Plasma Proteins3.2
Red Blood Cells and Anaemias3.3
White Blood Cells3.4
Immune Mechanisms3.5
Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation3.6
Blood Groups and Blood TransfusionSECTION IV 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 V 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 VI 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 VII Gastrointestinal System
7.1
Organization, General Principles and Functions of Gastrointestinal System7.2
Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Esophagus7.3
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 VIII Endocrine System
8.1
General Principles of Endocrine 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
Endocrine Functions of Other Organs and Local HormonesSECTION IX 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 X 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 XI Special Senses
11.1
Sense of Vision11.2
Sense of Hearing11.3
Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste- Edition: 4
- Published: August 5, 2022
- Language: English