Textbook of Medical Physiology

PART I GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
SECTION 1 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

1.1 Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of Human Body

1.2 The Cell Physiology

1.3 Transport Through Cell Membrane

1.4 Membrane Potential

1.5 Genetics: An Overview
PART II SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
SECTION 2 NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

2.1 The Nerve

2.2 Neuromuscular Junction

2.3 Skeletal Muscle

2.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
SECTION 3 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 4 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 5 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
SECTION 6 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 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests

6.6 Physiology of Micturition
SECTION 7 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 8 ENDOCRINAL SYSTEM

8.1 General Principles of Endocrinal 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 9 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

9.1 Sexual Growth and Development

9.2 Male Reproductive Physiology

9.3 Female Reproductive Physiology

9.4 Physiology of Coitus, Pregnancy and Parturition

9.5 Physiology of Lactation

9.6 Physiology of Contraception
SECTION 10 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 Ganglia1

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

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 11 SPECIAL SENSES

11.1 Sense of Vision

11.2 Sense of Hearing

11.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
PART III SPECIALIZED INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
SECTION 12 SPECIALIZED INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY

12.1 Physiology of Exercise and Sports

12.2 Environmental Physiology

12.3 Physiology of Acid–Base Balance

12.4 Physiology of Body Temperature Regulation

12.5 Physiology of Growth and Behavioural Development

12.6 Physiology of Fetus, Neonate and Childhood

12.7 Geriatric Physiology

12.8 Physiology of Yoga
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