Medical Physiology for Undergraduate Students, 4th edition (vol 1 & 2)
- 4th Edition - June 15, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Indu Khurana, Arushi Khurana, Narayan Gurukripa Kowlgi
- Language: English
The fourth edition of this book has undergone thorough revision and aligned with the revised CBME guidelines of 2024 of National Medical Commission of India. The text has been… Read more
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The fourth edition of this book has undergone thorough revision and aligned with the revised CBME guidelines of 2024 of National Medical Commission of India. The text has been arranged in twelve sections, and each section has been further subdivided into chapters. The content is complimented by numerous tables, and illustrations for easy understanding and reproducibility.
Features of this book make it an indispensable text for undergraduate medical students. Candidates preparing for PG entrance examinations also would find it an authentic reference source.
Features of this book make it an indispensable text for undergraduate medical students. Candidates preparing for PG entrance examinations also would find it an authentic reference source.
Key features
Key features
New to This Edition
Competency codes are outlined in the beginning of each chapter covering the required domains of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
New chapter on Physiology of Yoga has been added.
New topics on gut brain axis, brain death, obesity and infertility have been added in relevant chapters.
Chapter summary given at the end of each chapter acts as a study aid to reduce exam stress and helps readers identify significant information without re-reading the entire text.
Illustrative multiple-choice questions included at the end of each chapter.
Salient Features
Complete and up-to-date text incorporating recent advances and subject requirement with numerous tables for quick comprehension.
High-quality Illustrations in the form of line diagram, flowcharts, clinical photographs incorporated to enhance visual enhancement.
Applied aspects, highlighted in the boxes, have been expanded and updated with recent concepts on pathophysiology, advances in investigations and therapeutic principles.
Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes, wherever relevant for an immediate grasp of complex information.
Online Resource at eBooks+
Complimentary access to full e-book.
Competency codes are outlined in the beginning of each chapter covering the required domains of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
New chapter on Physiology of Yoga has been added.
New topics on gut brain axis, brain death, obesity and infertility have been added in relevant chapters.
Chapter summary given at the end of each chapter acts as a study aid to reduce exam stress and helps readers identify significant information without re-reading the entire text.
Illustrative multiple-choice questions included at the end of each chapter.
Salient Features
Complete and up-to-date text incorporating recent advances and subject requirement with numerous tables for quick comprehension.
High-quality Illustrations in the form of line diagram, flowcharts, clinical photographs incorporated to enhance visual enhancement.
Applied aspects, highlighted in the boxes, have been expanded and updated with recent concepts on pathophysiology, advances in investigations and therapeutic principles.
Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes, wherever relevant for an immediate grasp of complex information.
Online Resource at eBooks+
Complimentary access to full e-book.
Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION I General Physiology
1.1 Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of the Human Body
1.2 The Cell Physiology
1.3 Transport Through Cell Membrane
1.4 Membrane Potential
Section II Nerve Muscle Physiology
2.1 The Nerve
2.2 Neuromuscular Junction
2.3 Skeletal Muscle
2.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
SECTION III Blood and Immune System
3.1 Plasma and Plasma Proteins
3.2 Red Blood Cells and Anaemias
3.3 White Blood Cells
3.4 Immune Mechanisms
3.5 Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation
3.6 Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
SECTION IV Cardiovascular System
4.1 Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac Muscle
4.2 Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and Electrocardiography
4.3 Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous Return
4.4 Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and Lymph
4.5 Cardiovascular Regulation
4.6 Regional Circulation
4.7 Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and Disease
Section V Respiratory System
5.1 Respiratory Tract: Structure and Functions
5.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
5.3 Pulmonary Circulation
5.4 Pulmonary Diffusion
5.5 Transport of Gases
5.6 Regulation of Respiration
5.7 Respiration: Applied Aspects
5.8 Physiology of Exercise
SECTION VI Excretory System
6.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow
6.2 Mechanism of Urine Formation: Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport
6.3 Concentration, Dilution and Acidification of Urine
6.4 Regulation of Body Fluid Osmolality, Composition and Volume
6.5 Physiology of Acid–Base Balance
6.6 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests
6.7 Physiology of Micturition
SECTION VII Gastrointestinal System
7.1 Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Functions of Gastrointestinal System
7.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
7.3 Physiological Activities in Stomach
7.4 Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder
7.5 Physiological Activities in Small Intestine
7.6 Physiological Activities in Large Intestine
7.7 Digestion and Absorption
SECTION VIII Endocrine System
8.1 General Principles of Endocrine System
8.2 Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
8.3 Thyroid Gland
8.4 Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Physiology
8.5 Adrenal Glands
8.6 Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Hormones
8.7 Endocrinal Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones
SECTION IX Reproductive System
9.1 Sexual Growth and Development
9.2 Male Reproductive Physiology
9.3 Female Reproductive Physiology
9.4 Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition
9.5 Physiology of Lactation
9.6 Physiology of Contraception
SECTION X Nervous System
10.1 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Spinal Cord and Brainstem
10.2 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions
of Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia
10.3 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Thalamus and Hypothalamus
10.4 Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Cerebral Cortex and White Matter of Cerebrum
10.5 Autonomic Nervous System
10.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow
10.7 Synaptic Transmission
10.8 Somatosensory System
10.9 Somatic Motor System, 000
10.10 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms
10.11 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep
10.12 Some Higher Functions of Nervous System
Section XI Special Senses
11.1 Sense of Vision
11.2 Sense of Hearing
11.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
SECTION XII Specialized Integrative Physiology
12.1 Physiology of Body Temperature Regulation
12.2 Physiology of Growth and Behavioural Development
12.3 Physiology of Fetus, Neonate and Childhood
12.4 Geriatric Physiology 12.5 Physiology of Yoga
1.1 Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of the Human Body
1.2 The Cell Physiology
1.3 Transport Through Cell Membrane
1.4 Membrane Potential
Section II Nerve Muscle Physiology
2.1 The Nerve
2.2 Neuromuscular Junction
2.3 Skeletal Muscle
2.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
SECTION III Blood and Immune System
3.1 Plasma and Plasma Proteins
3.2 Red Blood Cells and Anaemias
3.3 White Blood Cells
3.4 Immune Mechanisms
3.5 Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation
3.6 Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
SECTION IV Cardiovascular System
4.1 Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac Muscle
4.2 Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and Electrocardiography
4.3 Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous Return
4.4 Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and Lymph
4.5 Cardiovascular Regulation
4.6 Regional Circulation
4.7 Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and Disease
Section V Respiratory System
5.1 Respiratory Tract: Structure and Functions
5.2 Pulmonary Ventilation
5.3 Pulmonary Circulation
5.4 Pulmonary Diffusion
5.5 Transport of Gases
5.6 Regulation of Respiration
5.7 Respiration: Applied Aspects
5.8 Physiology of Exercise
SECTION VI Excretory System
6.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow
6.2 Mechanism of Urine Formation: Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport
6.3 Concentration, Dilution and Acidification of Urine
6.4 Regulation of Body Fluid Osmolality, Composition and Volume
6.5 Physiology of Acid–Base Balance
6.6 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests
6.7 Physiology of Micturition
SECTION VII Gastrointestinal System
7.1 Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Functions of Gastrointestinal System
7.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
7.3 Physiological Activities in Stomach
7.4 Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder
7.5 Physiological Activities in Small Intestine
7.6 Physiological Activities in Large Intestine
7.7 Digestion and Absorption
SECTION VIII Endocrine System
8.1 General Principles of Endocrine System
8.2 Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
8.3 Thyroid Gland
8.4 Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Physiology
8.5 Adrenal Glands
8.6 Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Hormones
8.7 Endocrinal Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones
SECTION IX Reproductive System
9.1 Sexual Growth and Development
9.2 Male Reproductive Physiology
9.3 Female Reproductive Physiology
9.4 Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition
9.5 Physiology of Lactation
9.6 Physiology of Contraception
SECTION X Nervous System
10.1 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Spinal Cord and Brainstem
10.2 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions
of Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia
10.3 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Thalamus and Hypothalamus
10.4 Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Cerebral Cortex and White Matter of Cerebrum
10.5 Autonomic Nervous System
10.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow
10.7 Synaptic Transmission
10.8 Somatosensory System
10.9 Somatic Motor System, 000
10.10 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms
10.11 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep
10.12 Some Higher Functions of Nervous System
Section XI Special Senses
11.1 Sense of Vision
11.2 Sense of Hearing
11.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
SECTION XII Specialized Integrative Physiology
12.1 Physiology of Body Temperature Regulation
12.2 Physiology of Growth and Behavioural Development
12.3 Physiology of Fetus, Neonate and Childhood
12.4 Geriatric Physiology 12.5 Physiology of Yoga
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- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: June 15, 2026
- Language: English