Description
The main aim of the Second South Asia Edition is to meet the needs of the undergraduate medical students and faculty on South Asia by aligning the book to the teaching menthods in the subcontinent.
Table of Contents
SECTION1 General PhysiologyMARIO VAZ1 Functional Organization of the Human Body and Control of the "Internal Environment"2 The Cell and its Functions3 Genetic Control of Protein Synthesis, Cell Function, and Cell Reproduction4 Transport of Substances Through Cell Membranes5 The Body Fluid Compartments6 Intracellular and Extracellular Fluid Compartments and Edema7 Resting Membrane PotentialSECTION2 Nerve and Muscle PhysiologyMARIO VAZ8 Stimulus and Excitability of Nerve9 Action Potential of the Nerve10 Propagation of the Nerve Impulse11 Peripheral Nerve Damage12 Neuromuscular Transmission13 Excitation–Contraction Coupling14 Molecular Basis of Skeletal Muscle Contraction15 Chemical Changes During Skeletal Muscle Contraction16 Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle Contraction17 Applied Skeletal Muscle PhysiologySECTION3Blood and Its ConstituentsANURA KURPAD18 Introduction to Blood and Plasma Proteins19 Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)20 Erythropoiesis21 Hemoglobin22 Anemia and Polycythemia23 Jaundice24 White Blood Cells25 Immunity and Allergy26 Platelets27 Blood Coagulation28 Blood GroupsSECTION4Cardiovascular PhysiologyMARIO VAZ29 Organization of the Cardiovascular System30 Properties of Cardiac Muscle31 Cardiac Action Potentials32 Origin and Conduction of the Cardiac Impulse33 The Normal Electrocardiogram 19134 Clinical Applications of the Electrocardiogram35 Cardiac Cycle36 Cardiac Output and Venous Return37 Regulation of Cardiac Output38 Hemodynamics39 Microcirculation40 The Lymphatic System41 Vascular Distensibility of the Venous System42 Determinants of Arterial Blood Pressure43 Short-Term Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure44 Long-Term Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure45 Regional Circulation: An Overview46 Coronary Circulation47 Cerebral Circulation48 Splanchnic Circulation49 Fetal and Neonatal Circulation50 Valvular Heart Disease51 Cardiac Failure52 Circulatory ShockSECTION5Respiratory PhysiologyTONY RAJ53 Organization of the Respiratory System54 Mechanics of Breathing55 Lung Volumes and Capacities56 Ventilation57 Pulmonary Circulation58 Diffusion of Gases59 Oxygen Transport60 Carbon Dioxide Transport61 Chemical Regulation of Respiration62 Neural Regulation of Respiration63 Respiration in Unusual Environments64 Applied Respiratory PhysiologySECTION6Gastrointestinal PhysiologyTONY RAJ65 Organization of the Gastrointestinal System66 Salivary Glands and Secretion67 Gastric Secretions68 Exocrine Pancreas69 Functions of the Liver70 Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates71 Digestion and Absorption of Proteins72 Digestion and Absorption of Fats73 Functions of the Large Intestine74 Gastrointestinal Motility75 Physiology of Gastrointestinal DiseasesSECTION7Renal PhysiologyANURA KURPAD76 Functional Anatomy of the Kidney77 Urine Formation by the Kidneys: Renal Blood Flow, Glomerular Filtration, and Their Control78 Tubular Function79 Concentration and Dilution of Urine80 Control of Extracellular Fluid Osmolarity and Sodium Concentration81 Renal Regulation of Potassium, Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium82 Acid–Base Regulation83 Micturition84 Applied Physiology of the Renal SystemSECTION8The Endocrine SystemTONY RAJ85 Organization of the Endocrine System86 Hormone–Receptor Interactions87 Anterior Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus88 Posterior Pituitary Gland89 Thyroid Gland90 Calcium Homeostasis91 Adrenal Cortex92 Adrenal Medulla93 Endocrine Pancreas and Glucose HomeostasisSECTION9Reproductive PhysiologyMARIO VAZ94 Physiological Anatomy of the Male Sexual Organs and Spermatogenesis95 Testosterone and Other Male Sex Hormones96 Female Physiology Before Pregnancy and Female Hormones97 The Sexual Act and Fertilization98 Physiology of Pregnancy99 Parturition and LactationSECTION10Central Nervous System100 Organization of the Central Nervous SystemPART ISensory SystemANURA KURPAD101 Synapses102 Sensory Receptors
