Section I General physiology
Homeostasis
Cell membrane
Components of cytoplasm
Intercellular connections
Transport across cell membrane
Resting membrane potential
Apoptosis
Section II Nerve and muscle physiology
Physiological anatomy of skeletal muscle
Nerve degeneration and regeneration
Neuromuscular junction (NMJ)
Action potential
Propagation of action potentials in nerve fibers
Characteristics of skeletal muscle contraction
Exitation contraction coupling
Energetics of muscle contraction
Peripheral neuropathy
Section III Blood and its constituents
Plasma proteins
Erythropoiesis
Anemia
Jaundice
Blood coagulation
Disorders of coagulation
Blood group
Immune system
Complement system
Section IV Cardiovascular physiology
Cardiac potential
Cardiac cycle
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Hemodynamic principle
Lymphatic system
Edema
Cardiac output
Blood pressure (BP)
Coronary circulation
Circulatory shock
Section V Respiratory physiology
Mechanism of respiration
Mechanics of ventilation
Pressure changes
Transport of carbondioxide
Transport of oxygen
Pulmonary circulation
Regulation of respiration
High altitude (respiratory effects)
Deep sea physiology
Pulmonary function test
Respiratory disorders 1
Respiratory disorders 2
Section VI Gastrointestinal physiology
Organization of the GI system
GI hormones
Gastric secretion
Salivary secretion
Pancreatic secretion
Biliary secretion and bilirubin metabolism
Functions of the liver
Functions of the small and large intestines
Upper GI motility
Intestinal movements
Defecation
Peptic ulcer
Section VII Renal physiology
Functions of the kidneys
Functional anatomy of the kidneys
Renal circulation
Renin angiotensin system
Glomerular filtration rate-determinants
Glomerular filtration rate and renal blood flow-physiologic control
Tubular function
Regulation of serum osmolality
Regulation of sodium and potassium balance
Acid-base balance by the kidneys
Micturition
Kidney disease
Section VIII The endocrine system
Calcium homeostasis
Calcitropic hormone
Adrenal cortex
Adrenal medulla
Pituitary gland-growth hormone
Posterior pituitary
Endocrine pancreas
Glucose homeostasis
Thyroid gland
Thyroid disorders
Other endocrine glands and local hormones
Hormone-receptor interaction
Section IX Reproductive physiology
Spermatogenesis
Ovarian cycle
Endometrial cycle and menstruation
Testosterone
Ovarian hormones
Contraception
Physiological responses to pregnancy
Lactation
Section X Central nervous system
Synapse
Somatosensory system
Vestibular apparatus
Motor tract
Extrapyramidal system
Lesion of motor tracts
Role of brainstem and spinal cord in postural control
Lesion of spinal cord
Autonomic nervous system (ANS)
Association areas, cerebral laterization and speech
Function of hypothalamus
Limbic system
Basal ganglia
Cerebellum
Sleep and its disorders
Learning and memory
Neurohumoral systems
Cerebrospinal fluid
Taste perception
Olfaction
Hearing
Vision
Visual pathway
Section XI Integrative physiology
Thermoregulation
Cardiovascular and respiretory responses to exercise
Physical activity
Neonatal physiology and developmental changes
Aging
Meditation
Starvation
Obesity
Stress