Textbook of Modern Physiology

Index
First Paper PART-B
Chapter-1
Homeostasis
Definition of homeostasis
Mechanisms of maintenance of homeostasis.
Cell physiology.
Membrane physiology.
Transportation of various substances across cell membrane.
Chapter - 2
Membrane Potential
Resting Membrane Potential
Action Potential
Chapter - 3
Respiratory system
Functional anatomy of respiratory system.
Definition of ventilation
Mechanism of respiration
Exchange and transport of gases
Neural and chemical control of respiration
Artificial respiration
Asphyxia
Hypoxia.
Introduction to Pulmonary Function Tests.
(vi)
Chapter-4
Nervous System
General introduction to nervous system
Physiology of CNS
Physiology of PNS
Physiology of ANS
Neurons
Mechanism of propagation of nerve impulse
Physiology of motor neurves system
Physiology of sensory neurves system
Functions of different parts of brain
Physiology of special senses
Memory
Learning
Motivation.
Physiology of sleep and dreams
Physiology of speech and articulation
EEG
Physiology of temperature regulation.
Chapter - 5
Digestive System
Functional anatomy of gastro-intestinal tract
Mechanism of secretion
Composition of different digestive juices.
Functions of salivary glands
Function of stomach
Function of liver
Function of pancreas
(vii)
Function of Small intestine
Function of large intestine
Movements of the gut
i. Deglutition
ii. Peristalsis
ii. Defecation
Enteric nervous system.
Chapter - 6
Acid-Base Balance
Acid-Base Balance
Water balance
Electrolyte balance.
Study of basic components of food.
Digestion of Carbohydrate
Digestion of proteins
Digestion of Fat
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Proteins Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Vitamins
Second Paper PART-B
Haemopoetic system
Composition of Blood
Function of Blood
Function of Blood cells
Haemopoiesis
Chapter - 1
(viii)
Chapter - 2
Chapter - 3
Comparison of physiology of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, Physiology of muscle contraction.
Chapter - 4
Functional anatomy of cardiovascular system
Cardiac cycle
Composition of bone marrow
Megakaryocyto poiesis
Functions of bone marrow
Faythropoiesis
Leucopoiesis
Haemoglobin
Mechanism of blood clotting
Anticoagulants
Physiological basis of blood groups
Plasma proteins
Anaemia
Definition & classification
Jaundice
Immunity
Innate Immunity
Acquired Immunity
Different mechanisms involved
in acquired immunity system
Immunization
Hypersensitivity.
Muscle
Cardio-Vascular system
Regulation of cardiac output
Heart sounds
Physiological basis of ECG
Heart-rate and its regulation.
Mechanism of PB control.
Arterial pulse.
Systemic arterial blood pressure
Adipose tissue
Adipose tissue
Lipoproteins
Skin/Integument
Functions of skin
Sebaceous gland
Sweat glands
Reproductive systems
Physiology of Male Reproductive System
Description of ovulation
Spermatogenesis
Oogenesis
Menstrual cycle.
Excretory Systme
Functions of kidney.
Control of Micturition.
Formation of faeces
Mechanism of defecation.
Venous return
Physiology of Female Reproductive System
Functional anatomy of urinary tract
Mechanism of formation of urine
Thymus
Pineal gland
Supra renal gland
Thyroid gland
Para thyroid gland
Endocrine function of pancreas
Pituitary gland
General introduction of endocrine system
Endocrine Glands
Classification of hormones
Characteristics of hormones
Physiolocal study of endocrine glands