Medical Physiology for Undergraduate Students

Description

Encouraged by the response to the first edition, this edition highlights the essential and relevant content of physiology with complete and balanced exposition of text with absolute clarity. With the balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text, authors aspire it to be an indispensable text for undergraduates and an authentic reference source for candidates preparing for PG entrance.

• Complete and up-to-date text with recent advances incorporated
• Illustrated by more than 1000 clear line diagrams
• Complemented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension
• Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text
• Highlights applied aspects of physiology in separate boxes
• Systematic organization of text to facilitate easy review
• Additional important information has been highlighted in the form of “Important Notes”

Table of Contents

1. SECTION 1: GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
   1. Functional Organization, Composition and Internal Environment of Human Body
   2. The Cell Physiology
   3. Transport Through Cell Membrane
   4. Membrane Potential
   5. Genetics: An Overview
2. SECTION 2: NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY
   1. The Nerve
   2. Neuromuscular Junction
   3. Skeletal Muscle
   4. Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
3. SECTION 3: BLOOD AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
   1. Plasma and Plasma Proteins
   2. Red Blood Cells and Anaemias
   3. White Blood Cells
   4. Immune Mechanisms
   5. Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood Coagulation
   6. Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
4. SECTION 4: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
   1. Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac Muscle
   2. Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and Electrocardiography
   3. Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous Return
   4. Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and Lymph
   5. Cardiovascular Regulation
   6. Regional Circulation
   7. Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and Disease
5. SECTION 5: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
   1. Respiratory Tract: Structure and Functions
   2. Pulmonary Ventilation
   3. Pulmonary Circulation
   4. Pulmonary Diffusion
   5. Transport of Gases
   6. Regulation of Respiration
   7. Respiration: Applied Aspects
   8. Physiology of Exercise
6. SECTION 6: EXCRETORY SYSTEM
   1. Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow
   2. Mechanism of Urine Formation: Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport
   3. Concentration, Dilution and Acidification of Urine
   4. Regulation of Body Fluid Osmolality, Composition and Volume
   5. Physiology of Acid-Base Balance
   6. Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests
   7. Physiology of Micturition
7. SECTION 7: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
   1. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Functions of Gastrointestinal System
   2. Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus
   3. Physiological Activities in Stomach
   4. Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder
   5. Physiological Activities in Small Intestine
   6. Physiological Activities in Large Intestine
   7. Digestion and Absorption
8. SECTION 8: ENDOCRINAL SYSTEM
   1. General Principles of Endocrinal System
   2. Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
   3. Thyroid Gland
   4. Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone Physiology
   5. Adrenal Glands
   6. Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Hormones
   7. Endocrinal Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones
9. SECTION 9: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
   1. Sexual Growth and Development
   2. Male Reproductive Physiology
   3. Female Reproductive Physiology
   4. Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition
   5. Physiology of Lactation
   6. Physiology of Contraception
10. SECTION 10: NERVOUS SYSTEM
    1. Subsection-10A: Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Nervous System
       1. Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Spinal Cord
       2. Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia
       3. Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Thalamus and Hypothalamus
       4. Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Cerebral Cortex and White Matter of Cerebrum
       5. Autonomic Nervous System
       6. Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow
    2. Subsection-10B: Neurophysiology
       1. Synaptic Transmission
       2. Somatosensory System
       3. Somatic Motor System
       4. Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms
       5. Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep
       6. Some Higher Functions of Nervous System
11. SECTION 11: SPECIAL SENSES
    1. Sense of Vision
    2. Sense of Hearing
    3. Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
12. SECTION 12: SPECIALISED INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
    1. Physiology of Body Temperature Regulation
    2. Physiology of Growth and Behavioural Development
    3. Physiology of Fetus, Neonate and Childhood
    4. Geriatric Physiology