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This book is comprehensive & simple for nursing students to understand physiology subject. The book helps to understand the Basics of Physiology clearly and comprehensively. The content is adequate for the student & it helps them to prepare effectively for the examinations. The book is written in easy language and the "point" form approach and MCQs helps students for exams. Key Features Emphasis on basic concepts Simple and easy to understand language Large number of reproducible diagrams Flowcharts for easy understanding Relevant applied physiology aspects Extensive Question bank for self test Ideal text for review and exam preparation Table of Contents Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction 1. General Physiology Cell Components of Cell Structure of Cell Intercellular Connections Cell Division Genetics Transport across Cell Membrane Body Fluids 2. Blood Functions of Blood Plasma Erythrocytes Hemoglobin Hematological Investigation Leukocytes Reticuloendothelial System Immunity Lymph Thrombocytes Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation Tests for Coagulation Blood Groups 3. Nerve & Muscle Physiology Neuron Transport in the Axon Electrical Properties of Nerve Nerve Impulse Nerve Injury Neuroglia Neuromuscular Junction Muscle Physiology Skeletal Muscle Smooth Muscles Sports and Exercise Physiology 4. Cardiovascular System Structure of Heart Nerve Supply to Heart Blood Circulation Conducting System of the Heart Cardiac Muscles Cardiac Cycle Pressure Changes Heart Sounds Pulse Regulation of Heart Rate Hemodynamics Blood Pressure Cardiac Output Circulatory Shock Regional Circulation 5. Respiratory System Functional Anatomy Histology Nerve Supply Pulmonary Circulation Respiratory Membrane Functions of Respiratory System Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities Pulmonary Function Tests Pulmonary Ventilation Dead Space Mechanics of Respiration Respiratory Pressure Changes Compliance Surface Tension Regulation of Respiration Transport of Blood Gases Hypoxia Cyanosis Asphyxia Dyspnea Periodic Breathing Apnea Coughing High-altitude Sickness Dysbarism 6. Gastrointestinal System Functions Histology Blood Supply Nerve Supply Electrical Activity of GI Smooth Muscle Movements Mastication Deglutition Movements of Stomach Gastric Emptying Movements of Small Intestine Muscular is Mucosae and Movements of Villi Movements of Colon Functions of Colon Salivary Secretion Stomach Gastric Secretion Gastric Juice Gastric Function Tests Liver and Bile Jaundice Pancreatic Secretion Secretions of Small Intestine Secretions of Large Intestine Gastrointestinal Hormones 7. Excretory System Functions of the Kidney Gross Anatomy of the Kidney Nephron Blood Supply to the Kidney Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Formation of Urine Countercurrent Mechanism Urinary Bladder Renal Failure Diuresis Renal Function Tests Acid & Base balance Skin Regulation of Body Temperature 8. Central Nervous System Development of Brain Organization of Nervous System Parts of Brain Synapse Neurotransmitters Reflex Action Receptors Sensory System Spinal Cord Synthetic Sense Pathophysiology of Pain Endogenous Opioid Analgesic System Motor System Hypothalamus Thalamus Basal Ganglia Cerebral Cortex Cerebellum Electroencephalogram Sleep Reticular Formation Limbic System Cerebrospinal Fluid Blood & Brain Barrier Regulation of Tone, Posture, and Equilibrium Higher Functions Autonomic Nervous System 9. Special Senses Vision Intraocular Fluid Lacrimal Apparatus Errors of Refraction Visual Pathway Lateral Geniculate Body Visual Cortex Light Reflex Accommodation Reflex Visual Acuity Basics of Medical Physiology for Nursing Students Movements of the Eye Photochemistry of Vision Dark Adaptation Light Adaptation Field of Vision Color Vision Hearing Appreciation of Sound Auditory Pathway Tests for Hearing Taste Nerve Supply to Tongue Smell 10. Endocrinology Hormone Hypothalamus Pituitary Gland Physiology of Growth Posterior Pituitary Thyroid Thyroid Function Tests Parathyroid Glands Calcium Metabolism Phosphate Metabolism Endocrine Pancreas Adrenal Gland Adrenal Medulla Pineal Gland Thymus 11. Reproductive System Puberty Female Reproductive System Gametogenesis Menstruation Ovulation Physiology of Pregnancy Parturition Lactation Ovarian Hormones Male Reproductive System Spermatogenesis Semen Male Sex Hormones Inhibin Contraceptive Methods Question Bank Multiple Choice Questions Index