Physiology

Course Structure

• Action Potential: Generation and Propagation
• Body Fluid Compartments and Composition
• Cellular Injury, Adaptation and Cell Death
• Composition and Functions of Blood
• Development of the Nervous System
• Functional Anatomy of the GIT
• Functional Anatomy of the Heart
• Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System
• General Principles of Endocrine Physiology
• Introduction to Physiology
• Capillary Fluid Exchange and Edema
• Cardiac Cycle and Heart Sounds
• Cell Structure and Functional Organization
• CNS Organization and Functional Plan
• Hematological Disorders
• Hypothalamus and Pituitary Axis
• Mechanics of Breathing
• Nerve Fiber Types and Classification
• Plasma Proteins and Their Functions
• Smooth Muscle Function in GIT
• Cardiac Output and Regulation
• Cardiovascular Disorders
• Cell Membrane Structure and Transport Mechanisms
• Gastrointestinal Motility
• Lung Volumes and Capacities
• Pituitary Hormones and Regulation
• Red Blood Cells and Erythropoiesis
• Sensory Systems and Integration
• Skin Physiology and Temperature Regulation
• Synaptic Transmission
• Basal Metabolic Rate and Energy Metabolism
• Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
• Electrocardiography
• Gas Laws and Gas Exchange
• Hemoglobin and Iron Metabolism
• Neuromuscular Junction Physiology
• Respiratory Disorders
• Secretions of the GIT and Regulation
• Thalamic and Cortical Processing
• Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal and Pancreatic Hormones
• Diffusion Across Alveolar Membrane
• Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients
• Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism
• Kidney Functional Anatomy and Renal Circulation
• Renal Disorders
• Resting Membrane Potential
• Reticular Formation and Arousal Systems
• Skeletal Muscle Contraction
• Vascular Structure and Hemodynamics
• White Blood Cells and Immunity
• Blood Pressure
• Cell Signaling and Homeostatic Control
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Glomerular Filtration and Regulation
• Liver Functions in Metabolism
• Male Reproductive Physiology
• Pain Physiology and Modulation
• Platelets and Thrombopoiesis
• Smooth Muscle Physiology
• Ventilation–Perfusion Ratio
• Capillary Exchange Mechanisms
• Cardiac Muscle Electrophysiology
• Endocrine Disorders
• Female Reproductive Physiology
• Gut Hormones and Endocrine Role of GIT
• Hemostasis
• Motor Control Systems
• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
• Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
• Blood Groups
• Countercurrent Mechanism
• Functional Organization of the Autonomic Nervous System
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Cyclicity
• Neural and Chemical Control of Respiration
• Neurological Disorders
• Reflex Physiology
• Venous Return and Central Venous Pressure
• Blood Transfusion Principles
• Concentration and Dilution of Urine
• Fertilization and Assisted Reproductive Techniques
• Hypoxia and Oxygen Therapy
• Muscle Tone and Postural Control
• Regulation of Blood Pressure
• Sensory System Disorders
• Sympathetic Nervous System
• Contraception Physiology
• High Altitude and Deep-Sea Physiology
• Higher Cortical Functions
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Parasympathetic Nervous System
• Regional Circulations
• Reticuloendothelial System and Host Defense
• Water Balance and Electrolyte Regulation
• Abnormal Breathing Patterns and Respiratory Adaptation
• Acid–Base Balance and Disorders
• Autonomic Dysfunction Syndromes
• Autonomic Reflexes and Integration
• Cardiovascular Reflexes and Integration
• Immunodeficiency States
• Neuroendocrine Integration and Feedback Systems
• Cardiovascular Adaptation in Disease States
• Integrated Multi-System Pathophysiology
• Micturition Reflex
• Neurosecretions and Hypothalamic Control
• Sensory Receptors and Receptor Physiology
• Abnormalities of Renal Function
• Sensory Pathways and Processing