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Content List 1. Cellular and Molecular Basis of Physiology 1.1 Cell Structure and Function 1.1.1 Membrane Composition and Transport Mechanisms 1.1.2 Ion Channels and Membrane Potentials 1.2 Homeostasis and Feedback Systems 1.3 Signal Transduction and Second Messengers 1.4 Cell Cycle and Apoptosis 2. Nerve and Muscle Physiology 2.1 Neurons and Neuroglia 2.2 Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential 2.3 Synaptic Transmission and Neurotransmitters 2.4 Neuromuscular Junction 2.5 Skeletal Muscle Contraction 2.6 Smooth and Cardiac Muscle Physiology 3. Blood and Immunity 3.1 Composition and Functions of Blood 3.2 Hemopoiesis and Stem Cells 3.3 Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin 3.4 White Blood Cells and Immune Response 3.5 Platelets and Hemostasis 3.6 Blood Groups and Transfusion Reactions 3.7 Immunity - Innate and Adaptive 4. Cardiovascular Physiology 4.1 Functional Anatomy of the Heart 4.2 Cardiac Muscle Physiology 4.3 Cardiac Cycle and Heart Sounds 4.4 Electrocardiogram (ECG) 4.5 Cardiac Output and Regulation 4.6 Blood Pressure and Its Control 4.7 Hemodynamics and Vascular Resistance 4.8 Special Circulations (Coronary, Cerebral, Cutaneous, etc.) 5. Respiratory Physiology 5.1 Mechanics of Breathing 5.2 Lung Volumes and Capacities 5.3 Alveolar Ventilation and Dead Space 5.4 Gas Exchange and Diffusion 5.5 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport 5.6 Regulation of Breathing 5.7 High Altitude and Deep Sea Physiology 6. Renal Physiology 6.1 Functional Anatomy of the Nephron 6.2 Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration 6.3 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion 6.4 Concentration and Dilution of Urine 6.5 Acid-Base Balance 6.6 Regulation of Electrolytes and Water Balance 6.7 Hormonal Regulation of Kidney Function 7. Gastrointestinal Physiology 7.1 GI Motility and Innervation 7.2 Secretions of the Digestive System 7.2.1 Salivary, Gastric, Pancreatic, Bile, Intestinal 7.3 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients 7.4 Gastrointestinal Hormones 7.5 Liver and Biliary Physiology 7.6 Gut-Brain Axis and Gut Microbiota 8. Endocrine Physiology 8.1 General Principles of Hormone Action 8.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 8.3 Thyroid Gland and Metabolism 8.4 Adrenal Gland (Cortex and Medulla) 8.5 Endocrine Pancreas - Insulin and Glucagon 8.6 Parathyroid Gland, Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis 8.7 Pineal Gland and Melatonin 8.8 Hormones in Stress and Adaptation 9. Reproductive Physiology 9.1 Male Reproductive System 9.1.1 Spermatogenesis and Testosterone 9.2 Female Reproductive System 9.2.1 Oogenesis, Menstrual Cycle, Estrogen, Progesterone 9.3 Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Parturition 9.4 Lactation and Hormonal Control 9.5 Contraception and Infertility 10. Neurophysiology 10.1 Organization of the Nervous System 11. Temperature Regulation and Exercise Physiology 12. Integrative and Applied Physiology 13. Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiological Correlates 14. Appendices

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