Fundamentals of Medical Physiology, 1e

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Fundamentals of Medical Physiology includes all essential conceptual topics of physiology in a very simple and easily understandable language in totally new format with relevance of physiology pertaining to clinical aspects. The concepts are supported with numerous diagrams, flowcharts and tables for better understanding and quick recall. The embedded animations help the students to better visualize the functioning of organ systems.

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• Addresses the complete curriculum need of the students for this subject

Table of Contents

PART ONE

SECTION 1- GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

1. General principles in physiology
2. Cellular physiology
3. Genetics
4. Metabolism
5. Topics of special interest

SECTION 2- BLOOD  

1. Introduction
2. Red blood cells and hemoglobin
3. Blood groups
4. Platelets and hemostasis
5. Plasma proteins and immunity
6. Topics of special interest
7. Important values  

SECTION 3- CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 

1. Introduction
2. Cardiac muscle and properties
3. Cardiac cycle
4. Cardiac output
5. Electrocardiogram
6. Regulation of blood pressure and blood flow
7. Circulatory shock and heart failure
8. Hemodynamics
9. Regional circulation
10. Topics of special interest
11. Important values

SECTION 4- PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY  

1. Introduction
2. Functional anatomy and Pulmonary ventilation
3. Mechanics and regulation of respiration
4. Gas transport
5. Respiratory problems at high atmospheric pressure
6. High altitude physiology
7. Exercise physiology
8. Pulmonary circulation
9. Topics of special interest
10. Important values

SECTION 5- RENAL PHYSIOLOGY  

1. Introduction
2. Nephron and renal circulation
3. Mechanism of urine formation
4. Physiology of micturition and dialysis
5. Renal function tests
6. Acid base balance
7. Counter current mechanism
8. Acidification of urine
9. Topics of special interest
10. Important values

SECTION 6- GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT  

1. Introduction
2. Organization of GIT
3. Salivary secretion and esophagus
4. Gut peptides
5. Obesity and metabolic rate
6. Stomach and gastric secretion
7. Liver, Gall bladder, Pancreas
8. Small intestine
9. Large intestine
10. Topics of special interest
11. Important values

 PART TWO

SECTION 1- NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

Nerve physiology  

1. Introduction
2. Classification of nerve fibers
3. Properties of nerve fibers
4. Neuromuscular junction
5. Nerve injury and regeneration

Muscle physiology  

1. Introduction
2. Skeletal muscle
3. Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle
4. Important values

　SECTION 2- ENDOCRINE  

1. Introduction
2. General principle of endocrine physiology
3. Pituitary gland and Growth hormone
4. Thyroid gland and Thyroid hormones
5. Calcium homeostasis and calcitropic hormones
6. Adrenal cortical hormones
7. Pancreatic hormones
8. Stress hormones
9. Pineal gland and melatonin
10. Topics of special interest
11. Important values

SECTION 3- CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

1. Introduction
2. Synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters
3. Motor cortex
4. Somatosensory transmission
5. Posture regulating mechanisms
6. Cerebellum
7. Basal ganglia
8. Hypothalamus and thalamus
9. Electrical activity of brain: EEG, RAS, Sleep
10. Higher functions of CNS
11. CSF flow
12. Blood brain barrier
13. ANS
14. Topics of special interest
15. Important values

SECTION 4- SPECIAL SENSES

1. Introduction
2. Vision
3. Hearing
4. Taste and smell

SECTION 5- REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

1. Introduction
2. Embryology and sex differentiation
3. Puberty: Changes, regulation and disorders
4. Male reproductive system
5. Female reproductive system
6. Pregnancy
7. Parturition and lactation
8. Contraceptive methods
9. Topics of special interest
10. Important values

SECTION 6- MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

• PHYSIOLOGY OF AGEING
• THERMOREGULATORY MECHANISMS
• CHANGES AFTER BIRTH