Main description:

This two volume set is a complete guide to medical physiology for undergraduate medical students.

Beginning with a general overview of the subject the following chapters each provide in depth discussion on the physiology of each anatomical system. Each section covers both clinical and applied physiology with topics enhanced by numerous photographs and diagrams.

The book features the following invaluable learning tools:

• Learning objective - defined at the start of each chapter


• Application boxes - key points of applied physiology highlighted in green boxes


• Clinical boxes - core concepts of related diseases and patient management highlighted in pink boxes


• Important notes - miscellaneous information that may be asked in viva voce examinations


• Chapter summary - each chapter ends with a two-part summary outlining key concepts of the topic and listing possible long and short questions, and viva questions that may be asked in examinations


• 'Scientist contributed' boxes - explain historical links - highlighted in orange boxes

Contents:

Volume 1

Section–1: General Physiology

• Defining the Role of Physiology in Modern Medicine


• Functional Organization of Human Body


• Principles of Homeostasis


• Cellular Organization and Intercellular Connections


• Physiology of Genetics and Apoptosis


• Transport Across the Cell Membrane


• Membrane Potential


• Body Fluids

Section–2: Blood and Immunity

• Composition and Functions of Blood and Plasma Proteins


• Bone Marrow and Hemopoiesis


• Red Blood Cells


• Erythropoiesis


• Destruction of Red Blood Cells


• Hemoglobin and Blood Indices


• Pathophysiology of Anemia and Polycythemia


• Blood Groups and Physiological Basis of Blood Transfusion


• White Blood Cells


• Thymus, Lymphoid Tissues, and Lymph


• Immunity


• Platelets and Their Role in Hemostasis


• Blood Coagulation

Section–3: Nerve and Muscle

Part A: Nerve

• Structure and Functions of Neurons


• Nerve Potentials


• Properties, Classification and Applied Aspects of Nerve Fibers

Part B: Neuromuscular Junction

• Neuromuscular Transmission

Part C: Muscles

• Structure of Skeletal Muscle: Physiological Aspects


• Mechanism of Skeletal Muscle Contraction


• Skeletal Muscle: Properties, Fiber Types, and Applied Aspects


• Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle

Section–4: Autonomic Nervous System

• Functional Organization of Autonomic Nervous System


• Sympathetic System


• Parasympathetic System


• Control of Autonomic Functions and Applied Aspects


• Autonomic Function Tests


• Heart Rate Variability

Section–5: Gastrointestinal System

Part A: Introduction to GI System

• Functional Organization of GI System and Principles of GI Regulations


• Gastrointestinal Hormones

Part B: GI Secretions

• Principles of GI Secretion and Secretion of Saliva


• Gastric Secretion


• Pancreatic Secretion


• Physiology of Liver, Liver Function Tests, and Pathophysiology of Jaundice


• Biliary Secretion


• Intestinal Secretion


• Secretion of Large Intestine

Part C: GI Motility

• Introduction to GI Motility


• Chewing and Deglutition


• Esophageal Motility


• Gastric Motility


• Small Intestinal Motility


• Motility of Large Intestine

Part D: Digestion and Absorption

• Principles of Digestion and Absorption

Section–6: Endocrine Physiology

• Introduction to Endocrinology


• Mechanisms of Hormone Action


• Hypothalamus and Hypothalamo-pituitary Axis


• Pituitary Gland: The Anterior Pituitary


• Posterior Pituitary


• Thyroid Gland


• Adrenal Gland: The Adrenal Medulla


• Adrenal Cortex


• Endocrine Pancreas


• Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism and Physiology of Bone


• Parathyroid Gland, Calcitonin and Vitamin D


• Pineal Gland


• Local Hormones

Section–7: Reproductive System

Part A: General Reproductive Physiology

• Sex Differentiation and Development, Puberty and Menopause


• Physiology of Puberty and Menopause

Part B: Male Reproductive Physiology

• Male Reproductive System

Part C: Female Reproductive Physiology

• Female Reproductive System: Functional Anatomy, Oogenesis and Follicular Development


• Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation


• Ovarian Hormones and Control of Ovarian Functions

Part D: Physiology of Conception, Pregnancy, Lactation and Contraception

• Physiology of Copulation


• Pregnancy and Parturition


• Physiology of Breast Development and Lactation


• Physiology of Contraception

Section–8: Renal System

• General Introduction and Functional Anatomy of Kidney


• Renal Blood Flow


• Glomerular Filtration


• Tubular Functions


• Mechanisms of Urine Concentration and Dilution


• Water Excretion, Diuresis, and Diuretics


• Acidification of Urine


• Kidney Function Tests and Pathophysiology of Renal Failure


• Physiology of Micturition, and Bladder Dysfunctions

Volume 2

Section–9: Cardiovascular System

Part A: General Introduction

• Organization of Cardiovascular System

Part B: Heart

• Functional Anatomy of Heart, Cardiac Muscle, Conducting System, and Cardiac Innervation


• Properties of Cardiac Muscle


• Electrophysiology of the Heart


• Electrocardiogram


• Cardiac Cycle


• Cardiac Output


• Heart Rate and Arterial Pulse

Part C: Circulation

• Principles of Hemodynamics


• Arterial System


• Venous System


• Capillary Circulation


• Regulation of Blood Pressure


• Integrated Regulation of Cardiovascular Functions


• Regional Circulations


• Fetal Circulation

Part D: Applied and Clinical Aspects of CVS

• Pathophysiology of Hypertension and Hypotension


• Pathophysiology of Shock


• Pathophysiology of Heart Failure

Section–10: Respiratory System

• Functional Organization of Respiratory System


• Mechanics of Breathing


• Alveolar Ventilation and Gas Exchange in Lungs


• Pulmonary Circulation and Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio


• Transport of Gases in Blood


• Regulation of Respiration


• Physiological Changes at High Altitude


• Hypoxia and Oxygen Therapy


• Hazards of Deep Sea Diving and Effects of Increased Barometric Pressure


• Respiration in Abnormal Conditions and Abnormal Respirations


• Artificial Ventilation and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


• Pulmonary Function Tests

Section–11: Neurophysiology

Part A: Introduction to Neurophysiology

• Functional Organization of Nervous System


• Synaptic Transmission in Central Nervous System

Part B: The Sensory System

• Introduction to Sensory System and Physiology of Receptors


• Sensory Communication to Spinal Cord


• Ascending Pathways


• Physiology of Pain, Itch and Temperature


• Trigeminal System


• Thalamus


• Sensory Cortex


• Sensory Abnormalities

Part C: The Motor System

• Introduction to and Organization of Motor System


• Segmental Organization of Motor System


• Muscle Spindle and Golgi Tendon Organ


• Spinal Reflexes


• Descending Pathways


• Regulation of Posture and Movement


• Basal Ganglia


• Cerebellum


• Vestibular Apparatus

Part D: Hypothalamus, EEG and Sleep; Limbic and Higher Functions; CSF

• Functions of Hypothalamus


• Physiology of Reticular Activating System


• Electroencephalogram and Sleep


• Limbic System


• Physiology of Learning and Memory


• Physiology of Language and Speech


• Association Cortex, Cerebral Asymmetry, Lobes of the Brain, and Cortical Plasticity


• Cerebrospinal Fluid

Section–12: Special Senses

Part A: Vision

• Functional Anatomy of Eye


• Image-forming Mechanism


• Photoreceptor Mechanism


• Visual Pathway and Visual Cortex


• Visual Acuity, Visual Field, Light and Dark Adaptations, and Visual Reflexes


• Color Vision


• Movements of the Eye

Part B: Hearing

• Functional Anatomy and Functions of the Ear


• Auditory Pathways


• Mechanism of Hearing


• Hearing Defects and Hearing Tests

Part C: Smell and Taste

• Physiology of Smell


• Physiology of Taste

Section–13: Integrative Physiology

• Structure and Functions of the Skin


• Regulation of Body Temperature and Acclimatization to Hot and Cold Environments


• Physiology of Exercise and Sports Science


• Principles of Acid-Base Homeostasis


• Regulation of Volume, Composition and Osmolality of Body Fluid Compartments


• Physiology of Growth and Development


• Physiology of Nutrition


• Physiology of Aging and Oxidative Stress, Prevention of Aging and Physiology of Yoga

Index