Human Physiology

Section 1 Basic concepts in physiology 1: What is physiology? 2: Key concepts in chemistry 3: The chemical constitution of the body Section 2 The organization and basic functions of cells 4: Introducing cells and tissues 5: The transport functions of the plasma membrane 6: Principles of cell signalling Section 3 The excitable tissues - nerve and muscle 7: Nerve cells and their connections 8: Muscle Section 4 The nervous system and special senses 9: Introduction to the nervous system 10: The physiology of motor systems 11: The autonomic nervous system 12: General principles of sensory physiology 13: The somatosensory system 14: The eye and visual pathways 15: The ear and auditory pathways 16: The vestibular system and the sense of balance 17: The chemical senses - smell and taste 18: Emotion, learning and memory 19: The cerebral cortex, sleep and circadian rhythms Section 5 The endocrine system 20: Introduction to the endocrine system 21: The pituitary gland and hypothalamus 22: The thyroid and parathyroid glands 23: The adrenal glands 24: The endocrine pancreas and regulation of plasma glucose Section 6 Blood and the immune system 25: The properties of blood 26: Defence against infection: the immune system Section 7 The cardiovascular system 27: Introduction to the cardiovascular system 28: The heart 29: The electrocardiogram (ECG) 30: The circulation 31: The microcirculation and lymphatic system Section 8 The respiratory system 32: Introduction to the respiratory system 33: The mechanics of breathing 34: Alveolar ventilation and blood gas exchange 35: The control of respiration 36: Pulmonary defence mechanisms and common disorders of respiration 37: The physiology of high altitude and diving 38: The physiology of exercise Section 9 The regulation of the internal environment 39: The renal system 40: Fluid and electrolyte balance 41: Acid-base balance 42: The skin and thermoregulation Section 10 The gastrointestinal system 43: Introduction to gastrointestinal system 44: The gastrointestinal tract 45: The liver and gall bladder 46: Nutrition and the regulation of food intake 47: Energy balance and the control of metabolic rate Section 11 Reproduction and growth 48: The physiology of the male and female reproductive systems 49: Fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation 50: Fetal and neonatal physiology 51: The physiology of bone and the control of growth Appendix 1 - Glossary of key terms Appendix 2 - SI Units