Concise Textbook of Physiology
- 5th Edition - June 2, 2025
- Latest edition
- Authors: Indu Khurana, Arushi Khurana
- Language: English
The fifth edition of Concise Textbook of Physiology has undergone a thorough revision and update to enhance its educational value. The text is systematically organized into eleven… Read more
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The fifth edition of Concise Textbook of Physiology has undergone a thorough revision and update to enhance its educational value. The text is systematically organized into eleven sections, with each section further divided into chapters for better clarity and navigation. To facilitate understanding, the content is presented with comprehensive explanations that are complemented by numerous tables, flowcharts, and abundant illustrations. This visual support aids in reinforcing key concepts and making complex physiological processes more accessible to students. The structured layout and rich visual content make this textbook a valuable resource for students pursuing Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Ayurveda and Homeopathy.
New to this Edition
• Addition of new chapter on Skin and Body Temperature Regulation in section eleven.
• Insertion of new topics on blood transfusion reactions, venous return, pleura, Biot’s breathing, clearance test, gastrointestinal hormones, functions of bile, defaecation reflex, bone physiology.
• New applied aspects to emphasize clinical significance of physiology have been included.
• Additional important notes have been threaded, re-emphasizing the core concepts.
Salient Features
• Extensive revision of chapters as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.
• High-quality illustrations in the form of line diagrams, flowcharts, clinical photographs incorporated to enhance visual representation.
• Important notes highlight the additional valuable information, wherever relevant for quick revision.
• Applied aspects, highlighted in the boxes presented with recent molecular concepts on pathophysiology, advances in investigative and therapeutic principles.
• Self assessment along with the viva questions at end of chapters, prepare students for examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.
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• Complimentary access to full ebook.
• Addition of new chapter on Skin and Body Temperature Regulation in section eleven.
• Insertion of new topics on blood transfusion reactions, venous return, pleura, Biot’s breathing, clearance test, gastrointestinal hormones, functions of bile, defaecation reflex, bone physiology.
• New applied aspects to emphasize clinical significance of physiology have been included.
• Additional important notes have been threaded, re-emphasizing the core concepts.
Salient Features
• Extensive revision of chapters as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.
• High-quality illustrations in the form of line diagrams, flowcharts, clinical photographs incorporated to enhance visual representation.
• Important notes highlight the additional valuable information, wherever relevant for quick revision.
• Applied aspects, highlighted in the boxes presented with recent molecular concepts on pathophysiology, advances in investigative and therapeutic principles.
• Self assessment along with the viva questions at end of chapters, prepare students for examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.
Online resource at www.medenact.com
• Complimentary access to full ebook.
SECTION I
General Physiology 1
I.1 Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of Human Body
I.2 The Cell Physiology
I.3 Transport Through Cell Membrane
I.4 Membrane Potential
SECTION II
Nerve Muscle Physiology
II.1 The Nerve
II.2 Neuromuscular Junction
II.3 Skeletal Muscle
II.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
SECTION III
Blood and Immune System
III.1 Plasma and Plasma Proteins
III.2 Red Blood Cells and Anaemias
III.3 White Blood Cells
III.4 Immune Mechanisms
III.5 Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation
III.6 Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
SECTION IV
Cardiovascular System
IV.1 Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac Muscle
IV.2 Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and Electrocardiography
IV.3 Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous Return
IV.4 Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and Lymph
IV.5 Cardiovascular Regulation
IV.6 Regional Circulation
IV.7 Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and Disease
SECTION V
Respiratory System
V.1 Respiratory Tract: Structure and Functions
V.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
V.3 Pulmonary Circulation
V.4 Pulmonary Diffusion
V.5 Transport of Gases
V.6 Regulation of Respiration
V.7 Respiration: Applied Aspects
V.8 Physiology of Exercise
SECTION VI
Excretory System
VI.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow
VI.2 Physiology of Excretory System
VI.3 Physiology of Acid–Base Balance
VI.4 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests
VI.5 Physiology of Micturition
SECTION VII
Gastrointestinal System
VII.1 Organization, General Principles and Functions of Gastrointestinal System
VII.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
VII.3 Physiological Activities in Stomach
VII.4 Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder
VII.5 Physiological Activities in Small Intestine
VII.6 Physiological Activities in Large Intestine
VII.7 Digestion and Absorption
SECTION VIII
Endocrinal System
VIII.1 General Principles of Endocrine System
VIII.2 Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
VIII.3 Thyroid Gland
VIII.4 Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Physiology
VIII.5 Adrenal Glands
VIII.6 Pancreatic Hormones
VIII.7 Endocrine Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones
SECTION IX
Reproductive System
IX.1 Sexual Growth and Development
IX.2 Male Reproductive Physiology
XI.3 Female Reproductive Physiology
XI.4 Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition
XI.5 Physiology of Lactation
XI.6 Physiology of Contraception
SECTION X
Nervous System
X.1 Central Nervous System
X.2 Synaptic Transmission
X.3 Somatosensory System
X.4 Somatic Motor System
X.5 Autonomic Nervous System
X.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow
X.7 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms
X.8 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, Alert Behaviour and Sleep
X.9 Some Higher Functions of Nervous System
SECTION XI
Special Senses
XI.1 Sense of Vision
XI.2 Sense of Hearing
XI.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
XI.4 Skin and Body Temperature Regulation
Index
General Physiology 1
I.1 Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of Human Body
I.2 The Cell Physiology
I.3 Transport Through Cell Membrane
I.4 Membrane Potential
SECTION II
Nerve Muscle Physiology
II.1 The Nerve
II.2 Neuromuscular Junction
II.3 Skeletal Muscle
II.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
SECTION III
Blood and Immune System
III.1 Plasma and Plasma Proteins
III.2 Red Blood Cells and Anaemias
III.3 White Blood Cells
III.4 Immune Mechanisms
III.5 Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation
III.6 Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
SECTION IV
Cardiovascular System
IV.1 Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac Muscle
IV.2 Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and Electrocardiography
IV.3 Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous Return
IV.4 Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and Lymph
IV.5 Cardiovascular Regulation
IV.6 Regional Circulation
IV.7 Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and Disease
SECTION V
Respiratory System
V.1 Respiratory Tract: Structure and Functions
V.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
V.3 Pulmonary Circulation
V.4 Pulmonary Diffusion
V.5 Transport of Gases
V.6 Regulation of Respiration
V.7 Respiration: Applied Aspects
V.8 Physiology of Exercise
SECTION VI
Excretory System
VI.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow
VI.2 Physiology of Excretory System
VI.3 Physiology of Acid–Base Balance
VI.4 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests
VI.5 Physiology of Micturition
SECTION VII
Gastrointestinal System
VII.1 Organization, General Principles and Functions of Gastrointestinal System
VII.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
VII.3 Physiological Activities in Stomach
VII.4 Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder
VII.5 Physiological Activities in Small Intestine
VII.6 Physiological Activities in Large Intestine
VII.7 Digestion and Absorption
SECTION VIII
Endocrinal System
VIII.1 General Principles of Endocrine System
VIII.2 Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
VIII.3 Thyroid Gland
VIII.4 Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Physiology
VIII.5 Adrenal Glands
VIII.6 Pancreatic Hormones
VIII.7 Endocrine Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones
SECTION IX
Reproductive System
IX.1 Sexual Growth and Development
IX.2 Male Reproductive Physiology
XI.3 Female Reproductive Physiology
XI.4 Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition
XI.5 Physiology of Lactation
XI.6 Physiology of Contraception
SECTION X
Nervous System
X.1 Central Nervous System
X.2 Synaptic Transmission
X.3 Somatosensory System
X.4 Somatic Motor System
X.5 Autonomic Nervous System
X.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow
X.7 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms
X.8 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, Alert Behaviour and Sleep
X.9 Some Higher Functions of Nervous System
SECTION XI
Special Senses
XI.1 Sense of Vision
XI.2 Sense of Hearing
XI.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
XI.4 Skin and Body Temperature Regulation
Index
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: June 15, 2025
- Language: English