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The thirteenth edition of this classic text continues and further enriches the rich legacy of the previous editions. In a clear and authoritative style, this edition explains the basic principles of physiology while emphasizing their clinical significance in day-to-day medical practice. Key Features Provides an authentic and in-depth understanding of the basic concepts. Highlights the clinical significances of these processes Includes thorough revisions and updates throughout the text. Exhaustive revision of the sections Central and Peripheral Neurophysiology and Reproductive Physiology. New chapters on Blood Groups and Transfusion, Control of Movement and Posture, and Physiology of Yoga. Several additional flowcharts, tables, and illustrations to facilitate an easier understanding of the text. Key Points, Summary, and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to enable quick review and recall. About the Author OP Tandon MD, FAMS Formerly, Professor and Head Department of Physiology Principal, University College of Medical Sciences Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Delhi Delhi Yogesh Tripathi MD, PhD (Medicine) Professor, Department of Physiology Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad Formerly, Professor of Physiology Head and Director of PG Studies Kasturba Medical College Center for Basic Sciences Mangalore Table of Contents Section 1 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES O.P. Tandon Chapter 1 The Cell Chapter 2 Properties and Functions of Cell Membranes Chapter 3 Excitation, Conduction, and Transmission of the Nerve Impulse Chapter 4 Excitation and Contraction of Skeletal Muscle Section 2 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Yogesh Tripathi Chapter 5 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Chapter 6 Structure-Function Relations in the Peripheral Circulation Chapter 7 Dynamics of the Peripheral Circulation Chapter 8 Electrical Impulse Formation and Conduction in the Heart Chapter 9 Electrocardiography and Disorders of Cardiac Rhythm Chapter 10 Cardiac Muscle: Cardiac Structure-Function Relations and Excitation-Contraction Coupling Chapter 11 Mechanical Performance of Isolated Cardiac Muscle Chapter 12 The Cardiac Pump Chapter 13 Intracardiac and Arterial Pressures and the Cardiac Output: Cardiac Catheterization Chapter 14 Cardiac Energetics and Myocardial Oxygen Consumption Chapter 15 The Coronary and Cerebral Circulation Chapter 16 Neurohumoral Control of the Circulation Chapter 17 Frameworks for Analysis of Ventricular and Circulatory Function: Integrated Responses Chapter 18 Heart Failure, Hypertrophy, and Other Abnormal Cardiocirculatory States Section 3 BLOOD Yogesh Tripathi Chapter 19 Blood and the Plasma Proteins: Functions and Composition of Blood Chapter 20 Hemopoiesis Chapter 21 Lymphocytes and Immune Responses Chapter 22 Infl ammation and Phagocytosis Chapter 23 The Red Blood Cell, Hemoglobin, and Anemia Chapter 24 Hemostasis Chapter 25 Blood Groups and Transfusion Section 4 BODY FLUIDS AND RENAL FUNCTION MB Mandal Chapter 26 Physiology of the Body Fluids Chapter 27 Anatomy of the Kidneys Chapter 28 Filtration and Blood Flow Chapter 29 Introduction to Tubular Function Chapter 30 The Proximal Tubule Chapter 31 The Loop of Henle and the Distal Nephron Chapter 32 Regulation of Volume and Osmolality of the Body Fluids Chapter 33 Acid-Base Balance and Regulation of H+ Excretion Chapter 34 Potassium Balance and the Regulation of Potassium Excretion Chapter 35 Regulation of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate Excretion Section 5 RESPIRATION Krishnan Ravi Chapter 36 Structure-Function Relationships of the Lung Ventilation Chapter 37 Pulmonary Blood Flow and Metabolism Chapter 38 Gas Transport to the Periphery Chapter 39 Pulmonary Gas Exchange Chapter 40 Mechanics of Breathing Chapter 41 Control of Ventilation Chapter 42 Respiration in Unusual Environments Section 6 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Yogesh Tripathi Chapter 43 Introduction to the Function and Control of the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 44 Gastrointestinal Motility Chapter 45 Salivary, Gastric, Duodenal, and Pancreatic Secretions Chapter 46 Biliary Secretion and Excretion Chapter 47 Digestion and Absorption Chapter 48 Intestinal Water and Electrolyte Secretion and Absorption Chapter 49 Energy Balance Section 7 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM D. Venkatesh Chapter 50 Principles of Hormone Action and Endocrine Control Chapter 51 The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Control System Chapter 52 The Thyroid Gland Chapter 53 The Adrenal Gland Chapter 54 Hormonal Regulation of Mineral Metabolism Chapter 55 Hormonal Regulation of Growth and Development Chapter 56 The Endocrine Pancreas Section 8 REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY Anand Kumar Chapter 57 The Male Reproductive System Chapter 58 The Female Reproductive System Chapter 59 Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation Chapter 60 Physiology of Pregnancy Section 9 CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY O.P. Tandon Chapter 61 Neurophysiology Chapter 62 Hearing Chapter 63 Vestibular Functions Chapter 64 Vision Chapter 65 Olfaction and Taste Chapter 66 Touch, Pain, and Temperature Chapter 67 Visceral Control Mechanisms: Visceromotor and Autonomic Nervous Control Chapter 68 Segmental and Peripheral Control of Skeletal Muscle Chapter 69 Control of Movement and Posture Chapter 70 Higher Neural Functions Chapter 71 Yoga: Physiology and Applications in Therapy and Rehabilitation