Medical Physiology for Undergraduate Students
- 3rd Edition - August 5, 2022
- Latest edition
- Authors: Indu Khurana, Arushi Khurana
- Language: English
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The third edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated as per guidelines issued by National Medical Commission in accordance with the competencybased
medical education (CBME) curriculum. The content has been arranged in such a way that it provides explanation complimented by numerous tables,
flowcharts and abundant illustrations. The text has been arranged in twelve sections, and each section has been further subdivided into chapters.
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.
medical education (CBME) curriculum. The content has been arranged in such a way that it provides explanation complimented by numerous tables,
flowcharts and abundant illustrations. The text has been arranged in twelve sections, and each section has been further subdivided into chapters.
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.
New to this Edition
• New topics on obesity, and physiological consequences of sedentary lifestyle have been added.
• Many existing topics have been modified and elaborated such as muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis.
• New applied aspects to emphasize the clinical significance of physiology have been included.
• Self assessment of the topics studied have been introduced at the end of each chapter helps revision.
• Multiple-choice questions have been given chapter wise to test the level of understanding and memory recall of the students.
Salient Features
• Complete and up-to-date text incorporating recent advances.
• Illustrated with more than 1000 clear line diagrams.
• Complimented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension.
• Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text with utmost care for the students to apply their learning in clinical situations.
• Applied aspects (highlighted in boxes) have been updated with recent advances in the basic investigations and therapeutic principles.
• Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes, wherever relevant for quick revision.
• Page number for each competency has been duly mentioned.
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• Complimentary access to full e-book.
• New topics on obesity, and physiological consequences of sedentary lifestyle have been added.
• Many existing topics have been modified and elaborated such as muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis.
• New applied aspects to emphasize the clinical significance of physiology have been included.
• Self assessment of the topics studied have been introduced at the end of each chapter helps revision.
• Multiple-choice questions have been given chapter wise to test the level of understanding and memory recall of the students.
Salient Features
• Complete and up-to-date text incorporating recent advances.
• Illustrated with more than 1000 clear line diagrams.
• Complimented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension.
• Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text with utmost care for the students to apply their learning in clinical situations.
• Applied aspects (highlighted in boxes) have been updated with recent advances in the basic investigations and therapeutic principles.
• Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes, wherever relevant for quick revision.
• Page number for each competency has been duly mentioned.
Online Resource at www.medenact.com
• Complimentary access to full e-book.
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
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
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- Latest edition
- Published: September 26, 2022
- Language: English