This thoroughly revised, up-to-date text addresses the fundamental principles of physiology in a format that would be particularly useful for the undergraduate dental students. Due to its simple and concise presentation, it would also be useful to other allied health professionals. The book would help students prepare for their immediate examination needs apart from understanding the physiological basis of diseases
Key Features * Two additional chapters on Large Intestine and Digestion and Absorption included * All chapters thoroughly revised and updated * Numerous new illustrations and flowcharts added for clear understanding of physiological concepts Text boxes included to highlight important topics * Learning objectives, chapter summary, and review questions have been included in every chapter for the benefit of the students * Updated special write-up on Understanding Medical Terminology included to facilitate easy grasp of common medical terms
Table of Contents SECTION I: GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY * Chapter 1: Cell : A structural and functional unit * Chapter 2: Transport across cell membranes * Chapter 3: Body water and body fluids * Chapter 4: Membrane potentials
SECTION III: BLOOD * Chapter 8: Blood and plasma proteins * Chapter 9: Red blood corpuscles * Chapter 10: Hemoglobin and anemias * Chapter 11: White blood corpuscles * Chapter 12: Thrombocytes * Chapter 13: Coagulation of blood and bleeding disorders * Chapter 14: Blood groups and transfusion * Chapter 15: Lymphatic and immune system
SECTION IV: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM * Chapter 16: Structural and functional organization of the heart * Chapter 17: ECG * Chapter 18: Cardiac Cycle * Chapter 19: Cardiac output * Chapter 20: General Principles of Circulation * Chapter 21: Cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms * Chapter 22: Arterial Blood pressure * Chapter 23: Circulation through special regions * Chapter 24: Patho-Physiology of shock
SECTION V: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM * Chapter 25: Organization and functions of respiratory system * Chapter 26: Mechanics of respiration * Chapter 27: Transport of gases * Chapter 28: Regulation of respiration: * Chapter 29: Hypoxia and Deep Sea Diving
SECTION VI: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM * Chapter 30: Organization and functions of gastrointestinal system * Chapter 31: Deglutition and salivary glands * Chapter 32: Stomach * Chapter 33: Pancreas * Chapter 34: Liver and Biliary system * Chapter 35: Small intestine * Chapter 36: Large intestine * Chapter 37: Digestion and absorption
SECTION VII: FORMATION AND EXCRETION OF URINE * Chapter 38: Structure and functions of kidney * Chapter 39: Mechanism of formation of urine * Chapter 40: Counter current mechanism in kidney * Chapter 41: Renal regulation of acid base balance * Chapter 42: Micturition * Chapter 43: Basal metabolic rate and body temperature regulation
SECTION IX REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM * Chapter 51: Sex determination * Chapter 52: Male reproductive physiology * Chapter 53: Female Reproductive physiology * Chapter 54: Pregnancy, Lactation Parturition, and contraception
SECTION X: NERVOUS SYSTEM * Chapter 55: Organization of nervous system * Chapter 56: Synapse * Chapter 57: Receptors * Chapter 58: Reflexes * Chapter 59: Sensory System * Chapter 60: Motor system * Chapter 61: Cerebellum, Basal ganglia and reticular formation * Chapter 62: Thalamus and Hypothalamus * Chapter 63: Cerebrum and Limbic System * Chapter 64: Vestibular Apparatus and Control of Posture * Chapter 65: Autonomic Nervous system * Chapter 66: Higher functions of nervous system and Cer * Chapter 67: Cerebrospinal fluid and blood brain barrier
SECTION XI: SPECIAL SENSES * Chapter 68: Eye * Chapter 69: Ear * Chapter 70: Taste and smell * APPENDIX I: Understanding biomedical Vocabulary * APPENDIX II: Units and measures * APPENDIX III: Index
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Concise Textbook Of Physiology For Dental Students
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