Chandramouli R. (ed.) Textbook of Physiology

3rd edition. — Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2010. — 437 p.The text book of Physiology has been prepared with the purpose of facilitating the student to comprehend the mechanisms and biophysical principles involved in the functions of human body and apply the knowledge in the understanding of clinical disorders. The learner would find the text concise, yet provides all the important concepts and recent developments in the subject. The text has 12 chapters which include all the organ systems of the human body. Each chapter includes themes or topics, which describe the physiological processes. The topics have been described with greater clarity, and include illustrated diagrams and algorithms of the physiological processes. More importantly, the inclusion of text boxes highlighting the must know areas would provide the reader a good summary of the topic discussed. In each chapter, at each level of discussion, the relevant clinical examples and the scientific basis for the clinical manifestations have been included. At the end of each chapter, Multiple choice questions are given, which the student would find them very helpful for self testing and improvement.Cell Physiology and Biophysics
Cell membrane
Cell organelles
Intercellular connections
Transport mechanisms
Chemical messengers
Ion channels in the cell membrane
Nerve
Nerve biophysics
Nerve conduction
Nerve fiber types
Structure of neuron
Degeneration and regeneration in peripheral nerve fibers
Muscle
Skeletal muscle
Molecular events during muscular contraction
Mechanics of muscle contraction
Energy mechanism during muscle contraction
Motor unit
Neuromuscular transmission
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Central Nervous SystemSynaptic transmission
Neurotransmitters
Sensory system
Sensory receptors
Sensory pathways
Physiology of pain
Somatotopic organization
Motor organization and control
Motor organization at the spinal level
Motor organization in the brainstem
Motor control from basal ganglia
Motor control from cerebellum
Motor cortex
Spinal cord lesions
Postural reflexes
Thalamus
Reticular formation
Electroencephalogram
Sleep
Hypothalamus
Limbic system
Cerebral cortex
Higher functions of cortex
Cerebrospinal fluid
Autonomic nervous system
Special Senses
Vision
Hearing
Chemical senses
Blood
Plasma
Erythrocytes
Leucocytes
Thrombocytes
Hemostasis
Blood groups and transfusion
Immunity
Hemoglobin
Anemias
Cardiovascular System
Organization
Cardiac muscle
Cardiac impulse
Electrocardiogram
Cardiac cycle
Heart sounds
Cardiac output
Regulation of heart and blood vessels
Arterial pulse
Venous pressure
Regional circulation
Coronary circulation
Cerebral circulation
Cutaneous circulation
Capillary circulation
Lymphatic circulation
Fetal circulation
Cardiovascular changes in muscular exercise
Circulatory shock
Cardiac failure
Gravity induced changes in CVS
Respiratory Physiology
Functional anatomy of respiratory system
Mechanics of respiration
Dead space
Alveolar ventilation
Pulmonary circulation
Diffusion of gases
Transport of respiratory gases
Regulation of respiration
Hypoxia
Respiratory disorders
Artificial respiration and lung function tests
Renal Physiology
Nephron
Renal blood flow
Glomerular filtration
Tubular function
Urine concentration
Regulation of body water balance
Regulation of sodium balance
Acid base balance
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Micturition
Tests to assess renal function
Skin and Body Temperature
Skin
Body temperature regulation
Gastrointestinal System
Introduction, organization of digestive tract
Digestive secretions
Gastrointestinal hormones
Liver functions
GI motility
Digestion and absorption of food
Energy balance
Endocrine System
ntroduction, organization of digestive tract
Digestive secretions
Gastrointestinal hormones
Liver functions
GI motility
Digestion and absorption of food
Energy balance
Endocrine System
General considerations
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Hormonal regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism
Endocrine function of pancreas
Reproductive system
Development of gonads and genitalia
Testis
Ovary
Placenta
Physiological changes during pregnancy
Parturition
Lactation
Contraception