• Implementation of the one chapter-one lecture model, aligning the text with curriculum objectives to enhance appeal for students and faculty. • Introduction of easy-to-read boxes containing clinical information, summaries, lists, and vignettes, providing accessible and relevant content. ???????• Incorporation of updated Learning Objectives and a Glossary of Terms at the beginning of every chapter, facilitating focused learning and understanding. • Addition of new multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for each chapter, promoting active learning and assessment opportunities.
SECTION I General Physiology 1 Functional Organization of the Human Body and Control of the “Internal Environment” 2 The Cell and its Functions 3 Genetic Control of Protein Synthesis, Cell Function, and Cell Reproduction 4 Transport of Substances Through Cell Membranes 5 The Body Fluid Compartments 6 Intracellular and Extracellular Fluid Compartments and Edema 7 Resting Membrane Potential SECTION II Nerve and Muscle Physiology 8 The Neuron: Stimulus and Excitability 9 Action Potential of the Nerve 10 Propagation of the Nerve Impulse 11 Peripheral Nerve Damage 12 Neuromuscular Transmission 13 Excitation–Contraction Coupling 14 Molecular Basis of Skeletal Muscle Contraction 15 Chemical Changes During Skeletal Muscle Contraction 16 Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle Contraction 17 Applied Skeletal Muscle Physiology SECTION III Blood and Its Constituents 18 Introduction to Blood and Plasma Proteins 19 Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) 20 Erythropoiesis 21 Hemoglobin 22 Anemia and Polycythemia 23 Jaundice 24 White Blood Cells 25 Immunity and Allergy 26 Platelets 27 Blood Coagulation 28 Blood Groups SECTION IV Cardiovascular Physiology MARIO VAZ 29 Organization of the Cardiovascular System 30 Properties of Cardiac Muscle 31 Cardiac Action Potentials 32 Origin and Conduction of the Cardiac Impulse 33 The Normal Electrocardiogram 34 Clinical Applications of the Electrocardiogram 35 Cardiac Cycle 36 Cardiac Output and Venous Return 37 Regulation of Cardiac Output 38 Hemodynamics 39 Microcirculation 40 The Lymphatic System 41 The Venous System 42 Determinants of Arterial Blood Pressure 43 Short-Term Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure 44 Long-Term Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure 45 Local and Humoral Control of Blood Flow 46 Coronary Circulation 47 Cerebral Circulation 48 Splanchnic Circulation 49 Fetal and Neonatal Circulation 50 Valvular Heart Disease 51 Cardiac Failure 52 Circulatory Shock SECTION V Respiratory Physiology 53 Organization of the Respiratory System 54 Mechanics of Breathing 55 Lung Volumes and Capacities 56 Ventilation 57 Pulmonary Circulation 58 Diffusion of Gases 59 Oxygen Transport 60 Carbon Dioxide Transport 61 Chemical Regulation of Respiration 62 Neural Regulation of Respiration 63 Respiration in Unusual Environments 64 Applied Respiratory Physiology SECTION VI Gastrointestinal Physiology 65 Organization of the Gastrointestinal System 66 Salivary Glands and Secretion 67 Gastric Secretions 68 Exocrine Pancreas 69 Functions of the Liver 70 Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates 71 Digestion and Absorption of Proteins 72 Digestion and Absorption of Fats 73 Functions of the Small and Large Intestine 74 Gastrointestinal Motility 75 Physiology of Gastrointestinal Diseases SECTION VII Renal Physiology ANURA KURPAD 76 Functional Anatomy of the Kidney 77 Urine Formation by the Kidneys: Renal Blood Flow, Glomerular Filtration, and Their Control 78 Tubular Function 79 Concentration and Dilution of Urine 80 Control of Extracellular Fluid Osmolarity and Sodium Concentration 81 Renal Regulation of Potassium, Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium 82 Acid–Base Regulation 83 Micturition 84 Applied Physiology of the Renal System SECTION VIII The Endocrine System 85 Organization of the Endocrine System 86 Hormone–Receptor Interactions 87 Anterior Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 88 Posterior Pituitary Gland 89 Thyroid Gland, Thymus and Pineal Gland 90 Calcium Homeostasis 91 Adrenal Cortex 92 Adrenal Medulla 93 Endocrine Pancreas and Glucose Homeostasis SECTION IX Reproductive Physiology 94 Physiological Anatomy of the Male Sexual Organs and Spermatogenesis 95 Testosterone and Other Male Sex Hormones 96 Female Physiology Before Pregnancy and Female Hormones 97 The Sexual Act and Fertilization 98 Physiology of Pregnancy 99 Parturition and Lactation SECTION X Central Nervous System 100 Organization of the Central Nervous System PART I Sensory System 101 Synapses 102 Sensory Receptors 103 Somatic Sensory Pathways 104 Pain and Temperature 105 Somatosensory Cortex PART II Special Senses 106 Taste and Smell 107 Hearing 108 Optics of Vision 109 The Retina 110 Visual Pathways and Central Processing PART III Motor System 111 Introduction to the Motor System: Spinal Cord 112 Cortical and Brainstem Control of Motor Function: The Pyramidal Tract 113 Muscle Spindle 114 Motor Reflexes 115 Regulation of Tone and Posture 116 Cerebellum 117 Vestibular Apparatus 118 Basal Ganglia PART IV Other Functions and Activities of the Brain 119 The Autonomic Nervous System 120 Functions of the Hypothalamus 121 Cerebrospinal Fluid 122 Electroencephalography, Epilepsy and Meditation 123 Sleep, Coma and Brain Death 124 The Limbic System and Behavior 125 Learning and Memory 126 Cortical Function, Cerebral Lateralization, and Speech SECTION XI Integrative Physiology 127 Components of Energy Expenditure 128 Body Temperature Regulation and Cutaneous Circulation 129 Physiology of Starvation and Obesity 130 Physiology of Physical Activity and Inactivity 131 Physiological Responses to Exercise in Extreme Heat and Cold 132 Physiology of Stress 133 Transition from Fetus to Newborn, and Infancy 134 Physiological Changes with Aging Index
Mario Vaz, MD, Professor, Department of Physiology, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India, Anura Kurpad, Professor, Department of Physiology, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India and Tony Raj, Professor, Department of Physiology, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India
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