organized into 11 sections, and each section has been further subdivided into chapters. The content has been arranged in
such a way that it provides explanation complimented by numerous tables, flowcharts and abundant illustrations.
Key Features
• Complete and up-to-date text• Illustrated by more than 1000 clear line diagrams
• Complemented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension
• Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text
• Applied aspects, highlighted in boxes.
• Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes
• For self-assessment of the subject, the questionnaire and viva-voce questions are given at the end of each chapter
as self-assessment
SECTION I 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
SECTION II Nerve Muscle Physiology
2.1 The Nerve
2.2 Neuromuscular Junction
2.3 Skeletal Muscle
2.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
SECTION III 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 IV 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 V 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
5.8 Physiology of Exercise
SECTION VI Excretory System
6.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow
6.2 Physiology of Excretory System
6.3 Physiology of Acid–Base Balance
6.4 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests
6.5 Physiology of Micturition
SECTION VII Gastrointestinal System
7.1 Organization, General Principles and Functions of Gastrointestinal System
7.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Esophagus
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 VIII Endocrine System
8.1 General Principles of Endocrine 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 Hormones
8.7 Endocrine Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones
SECTION IX Reproductive System
9.1 Sexual Growth and Development
9.2 Male Reproductive Physiology
9.3 Female Reproductive Physiology
9.4 Physiology of Pregnancy and Parturition
9.5 Physiology of Lactation
9.6 Physiology of Contraception
SECTION X Nervous System
10.1 Central Nervous System
10.2 Synaptic Transmission
10.3 Somatosensory System
10.4 Somatic Motor System
10.5 Autonomic Nervous System
10.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow
10.7 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms
10.8 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep
10.9 Some Higher Functions of Nervous System
SECTION XI Special Senses
11.1 Sense of Vision
11.2 Sense of Hearing
11.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
