Physiology

1.1 Introduction to Physiology & Homeostasis

1.2 Body Fluids & Electrolytes

1.3 Cell Structure & Functions

1.4 Cell Membrane & Membrane Transport

1.5 Resting Membrane Potential & Action Potential

1.6 Intercellular Communication & Second Messengers

1.7 Cell Cycle & Cell Death (usually brief)

2.1 Composition & Functions of Blood

2.2 Plasma Proteins

2.3 Red Blood Cells

2.4 Anemia & Polycythemia (Intro)

2.5 White Blood Cells & Immunity

2.6 Platelets & Hemostasis

2.7 Blood Groups & Transfusion

2.8 Tissue Fluids, Lymph & Reticuloendothelial System

3.1 Structure of Neurons & Nerve Fibres

3.2 Nerve Excitability & Conductivity

3.3 Synaptic Transmission

3.4 Neuromuscular Junction

3.5 Skeletal Muscle

3.6 Smooth Muscle

3.7 Cardiac Muscle (Introductory, overlaps with CVS)

4.1 Organization of the CNS

4.2 Sensory Pathways

4.3 Motor System

4.4 Cerebellum

4.5 Thalamus, Hypothalamus & Limbic System

4.6 Cerebral Cortex & Higher Functions

4.7 Cerebrospinal Fluid

4.8 Pain & Temperature Sensation

4.9 Autonomic Nervous System

5.1 Vision

5.2 Hearing

5.3 Vestibular Sense (Equilibrium)

5.4 Taste & Smell

6.1 Functional Anatomy of Heart & Circulation

6.10 Regional Circulations & Cardiovascular Homeostasis

6.2 Properties of Cardiac Muscle

6.3 Cardiac Electrophysiology

6.4 Electrocardiography (ECG)

6.5 Cardiac Cycle

6.6 Heart Rate & Cardiac Output

6.7 Blood Pressure & Arterial Pulse

6.8 Microcirculation & Capillary Dynamics

6.9 Venous Return & Jugular Venous Pulse

7.1 Functional Anatomy of Respiratory System

7.2 Mechanics of Breathing

7.3 Lung Volumes & Capacities

7.4 Alveolar Ventilation & Dead Space

7.5 Pulmonary Gas Exchange; 7.6 Transport of Gases; 7.7 Regulation of Respiration; 7.8 Applied Respiratory Physiology

8.1 Functional Anatomy of Nephron & Urinary Tract

8.2 Glomerular Filtration

8.3 Tubular Functions

8.4 Concentration & Dilution of Urine

8.5 Renal Regulation of Volume, Electrolytes & Acid–Base

8.6 Micturition

8.7 Renal Failure (Intro)

9.1 Functional Anatomy and General Principles

9.2 Gastrointestinal Motility

9.3 Gastrointestinal Secretions

9.4 Digestion and Absorption

9.5 Gastrointestinal Hormones

9.6 Applied GI Physiology

10.1 General Endocrinology

10.2 Hypothalamus & Pituitary

10.3 Thyroid Gland (Physiology level)

10.4 Adrenal Cortex & Medulla (Physiology level)

10.5 Endocrine Pancreas (Insulin, Glucagon, Diabetes overview)

10.6 Parathyroid & Calcium Homeostasis (PTH, Calcitonin, Vitamin D)

10.7 Other Hormones (RAAS, ANP, EPO, Local Tissue Hormones)

11.1 Sex Determination & Puberty

11.2 Male Reproductive System

11.3 Female Reproductive System

11.4 Pregnancy & Parturition

11.5 Lactation

11.6 Contraception (Intro level)

12.1 Temperature Regulation

12.2 High-Altitude & Aviation Physiology (outline)

12.3 Deep-Sea & Hyperbaric Physiology (usually brief)

12.4 Exercise Physiology

13.1 Pain Physiology and Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry; 13.2 Salivary Gland Physiology and Xerostomia; 13.3 Haemostasis and Bleeding Disorders; 13.4 Autonomic Responses, Stress and Anxiety in the Dental Chair; 13.5 Calcium Homeostasis, Parathyroid Hormone and Vitamin D; 13.6 Diabetes and Glucose Regulation