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Encouraged by the response to the first edition, this edition highlights the essential and relevant content of physiology with complete and balanced exposition of text with absolute clarity. With the balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text, authors aspire it to be an indispensable text for undergraduates and an authentic reference source for candidates preparing for PG entrance. . Complete and up-to-date text with recent advances incorporated . Illustrated by more than 1000 clear line diagrams . Complemented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension . Balanced amalgamation of pure and applied text . Highlights applied aspects of physiology in separate boxes . Systematic organization of text to facilitate easy review . Additional important information has been highlighted in the form of Important Notes

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Author:   Indu Khurana
Publisher:   Elsevier India
Imprint:   Elsevier India
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9788131250037

ISBN 10:   8131250032
Pages:   938
Publication Date:   09 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: 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 1.5 Genetics: An Overview SECTION 2: NERVE MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY 2.1 The Nerve 2.2 Neuromuscular Junction 2.3 Skeletal Muscle 2.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac Muscle SECTION 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: EXCRETORY SYSTEM 6.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood Flow 6.2 Mechanism of Urine Formation: Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Transport 6.3 Concentration, Dilution and Acidification of Urine 6.4 Regulation of Body Fluid Osmolality, Composition and Volume 6.5 Physiology of Acid-Base Balance 6.6 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function Tests 6.7 Physiology of Micturition SECTION 7: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM 7.1 Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Functions of Gastrointestinal System 7.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and Oesophagus 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 8: ENDOCRINAL SYSTEM 8.1 General Principles of Endocrinal 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 and Gastrointestinal Hormones 8.7 Endocrinal Functions of Other Organs and Local Hormones SECTION 9: 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 10: NERVOUS SYSTEM Subsection-10A: Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Nervous System 10.1 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Spinal Cord 10.2 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia 10.3 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Thalamus and Hypothalamus 10.4 Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Cerebral Cortex and White Matter of Cerebrum 10.5 Autonomic Nervous System 10.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood Flow Subsection-10B: Neurophysiology 10.7 Synaptic Transmission 10.8 Somatosensory System 10.9 Somatic Motor System 10.10 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational Mechanisms 10.11 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep 10.12 Some Higher Functions of Nervous System SECTION 11: SPECIAL SENSES 11.1 Sense of Vision 11.2 Sense of Hearing 11.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste SECTION 12: SPECIALISED INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 12.1 Physiology of Body Temperature Regulation 12.2 Physiology of Growth and Behavioural Development 12.3 Physiology of Fetus, Neonate and Childhood 12.4 Geriatric Physiology

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