Human Physiology: A Concise and Simplified Guide Based on an Internationally Recognized Medical Textbook

By Dr. Uthayasooriya Amarasena

Content List
1. Cellular and Molecular Basis of Physiology1.1 Cell Structure and Function1.1.1 Membrane Composition and Transport Mechanisms1.1.2 Ion Channels and Membrane Potentials1.2 Homeostasis and Feedback Systems1.3 Signal Transduction and Second Messengers1.4 Cell Cycle and Apoptosis2. Nerve and Muscle Physiology2.1 Neurons and Neuroglia2.2 Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential2.3 Synaptic Transmission and Neurotransmitters2.4 Neuromuscular Junction2.5 Skeletal Muscle Contraction2.6 Smooth and Cardiac Muscle Physiology3. Blood and Immunity3.1 Composition and Functions of Blood3.2 Hemopoiesis and Stem Cells3.3 Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin3.4 White Blood Cells and Immune Response3.5 Platelets and Hemostasis3.6 Blood Groups and Transfusion Reactions3.7 Immunity - Innate and Adaptive4. Cardiovascular Physiology4.1 Functional Anatomy of the Heart4.2 Cardiac Muscle Physiology4.3 Cardiac Cycle and Heart Sounds4.4 Electrocardiogram (ECG)4.5 Cardiac Output and Regulation4.6 Blood Pressure and Its Control4.7 Hemodynamics and Vascular Resistance4.8 Special Circulations (Coronary, Cerebral, Cutaneous, etc.)5. Respiratory Physiology5.1 Mechanics of Breathing5.2 Lung Volumes and Capacities5.3 Alveolar Ventilation and Dead Space5.4 Gas Exchange and Diffusion5.5 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport5.6 Regulation of Breathing5.7 High Altitude and Deep Sea Physiology6. Renal Physiology6.1 Functional Anatomy of the Nephron6.2 Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration6.3 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion6.4 Concentration and Dilution of Urine6.5 Acid-Base Balance6.6 Regulation of Electrolytes and Water Balance6.7 Hormonal Regulation of Kidney Function
7. Gastrointestinal Physiology7.1 GI Motility and Innervation7.2 Secretions of the Digestive System7.2.1 Salivary, Gastric, Pancreatic, Bile, Intestinal7.3 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients7.4 Gastrointestinal Hormones7.5 Liver and Biliary Physiology7.6 Gut-Brain Axis and Gut Microbiota8. Endocrine Physiology8.1 General Principles of Hormone Action8.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland8.3 Thyroid Gland and Metabolism8.4 Adrenal Gland (Cortex and Medulla)8.5 Endocrine Pancreas - Insulin and Glucagon8.6 Parathyroid Gland, Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis8.7 Pineal Gland and Melatonin8.8 Hormones in Stress and Adaptation9. Reproductive Physiology9.1 Male Reproductive System9.1.1 Spermatogenesis and Testosterone9.2 Female Reproductive System9.2.1 Oogenesis, Menstrual Cycle, Estrogen, Progesterone9.3 Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Parturition9.4 Lactation and Hormonal Control9.5 Contraception and Infertility10. Neurophysiology10.1 Organization of the Nervous System11. Temperature Regulation and Exercise Physiology
12. Integrative and Applied Physiology

13. Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiological Correlates
14. Appendices

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9TDXC81
• ISBN13: 9798284704691
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"