Physiology

Table of Contents:
Part 1 From molecule to cell: cell composition and structure; the cell membrane; cellular energy; processing and production of proteins, glycoproteins and complex molecules; cell shape and complex molecules; intracellular communication. Part 2 From cell to organism: cell-cell interactions; homeostasis - the key to physiology; contractile systems; structural systems. Part 3 The nervous system: introduction to the nervous system; vision; the auditory and vestibular systems; somatic sensation; pain; taste and smell; principles of motor control; motor functions of the spinal cord; cortical control of movement; non-pyramidal motor pathways; the cerebellum; the basal ganglia; integration of posture and movement; eye movements; the cerebral cortex; rhythms of the brain; learning and memory; emotion and motivation; regulatory functions of the nervous system; endocrine functions of the brain; sexual differentiation in the brain; development of the nervous system. Part 4 Endocrine systems: introduction to endocrine control systems; neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) - secretion of hypothalamic hormones; adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) and its hypothalamic control; thyroid gland; parathyroid glands, calcitonin and vitamin D; the adrenal cortex; the adrenal medulla; the gonads and endocrine glands; the endocrine pancreas; diffuse endocrine systems 1 - gastrointestinal hormones; diffuse endocrine systems 2. Part 5 Control of the interstitial environment 1 - respiration and circulation: blood and lymph - composition, clotting, haemopoiesis; the passage of respiratory gases between the atmosphere and alveoli; the passage of respiratory gases between alveoli and mitochondria; the heart; the vasculature; reflex control of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems; special circulations. Part 6 Control of the interstitial environment 2: water, pH and ion homoeostasis; regulation of ions and water; micturition, ureter and bladder. Part 7 Control of the interstitial environment 3: digestion, nutrition and metabolism; digestion; structure and functions of liver and biliary system; regulation of food intake. Part 8 Reproduction, development and ageing: introduction to reproductive system; spermatogenesis and its control; oogenesis and its regulation; intercourse, fertilization and conception; implantation, development, pregnancy and parturition; special physiological problems of the neonate lactation; postnatal growth, puberty, maturation; ageing. Part 9 Integration of respiratory and cardiovascular control and the physiology of crisis: stress and responses to it; introduction to the immune system; the physiology of exercise; high altitude; cardiovascular disasters; hot and cold environments; altered gravity.