PART ONE
SECTION 1- GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
- General principles in physiology
- Cellular physiology
- Genetics
- Metabolism
- Topics of special interest
SECTION 2- BLOOD
Introduction
Red blood cells and hemoglobin
Blood groups
Platelets and hemostasis
Plasma proteins and immunity
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 3- CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Introduction
Cardiac muscle and properties
Cardiac cycle
Cardiac output
Electrocardiogram
Regulation of blood pressure and blood flow
Circulatory shock and heart failure
Hemodynamics
Regional circulation
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 4- PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
Introduction
Functional anatomy and Pulmonary ventilation
Mechanics and regulation of respiration
Gas transport
Respiratory problems at high atmospheric pressure
High altitude physiology
Exercise physiology
Pulmonary circulation
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 5- RENAL PHYSIOLOGY
Introduction
Nephron and renal circulation
Mechanism of urine formation
Physiology of micturition and dialysis
Renal function tests
Acid base balance
Counter current mechanism
Acidification of urine
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 6- GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Introduction
Organization of GIT
Salivary secretion and esophagus
Gut peptides
Obesity and metabolic rate
Stomach and gastric secretion
Liver, Gall bladder, Pancreas
Small intestine
Large intestine
Topics of special interest
Important values PART TWO
SECTION 1- NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY
Nerve physiology
Introduction
Classification of nerve fibers
Properties of nerve fibers
Neuromuscular junction
Nerve injury and regeneration Muscle physiology
Introduction
Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle Important values
SECTION 2- ENDOCRINE
Introduction
General principle of endocrine physiology
Pituitary gland and Growth hormone
Thyroid gland and Thyroid hormones
Calcium homeostasis and calcitropic hormones
Adrenal cortical hormones
Pancreatic hormones
Stress hormones
Pineal gland and melatonin
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 3- CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Introduction
Synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters
Motor cortex
Somatosensory transmission
Posture regulating mechanisms
Cerebellum
Basal ganglia
Hypothalamus and thalamus
Electrical activity of brain: EEG, RAS, Sleep
Higher functions of CNS
CSF flow
Blood brain barrier
ANS
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 4- SPECIAL SENSES
Introduction
Vision
Hearing
Taste and smell SECTION 5- REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Introduction
Embryology and sex differentiation
Puberty: Changes, regulation and disorders
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Pregnancy
Parturition and lactation
Contraceptive methods
Topics of special interest
Important values SECTION 6- MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF AGEING
- THERMOREGULATORY MECHANISMS
- CHANGES AFTER BIRTH