{"product_id":"human-physiology-uthayasooriya-amarasena-9798284704691","title":"Human Physiology: A Concise and Simplified Guide Based on an Internationally Recognized Medical Textbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eContent List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Cellular and Molecular Basis of Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.1 Cell Structure and Function\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.1.1 Membrane Composition and Transport Mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.1.2 Ion Channels and Membrane Potentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2 Homeostasis and Feedback Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3 Signal Transduction and Second Messengers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4 Cell Cycle and Apoptosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Nerve and Muscle Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.1 Neurons and Neuroglia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.2 Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.3 Synaptic Transmission and Neurotransmitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4 Neuromuscular Junction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 Skeletal Muscle Contraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.6 Smooth and Cardiac Muscle Physiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Blood and Immunity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.1 Composition and Functions of Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.2 Hemopoiesis and Stem Cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3 Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.4 White Blood Cells and Immune Response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 Platelets and Hemostasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.6 Blood Groups and Transfusion Reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7 Immunity - Innate and Adaptive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Cardiovascular Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.1 Functional Anatomy of the Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.2 Cardiac Muscle Physiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.3 Cardiac Cycle and Heart Sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4 Electrocardiogram (ECG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 Cardiac Output and Regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.6 Blood Pressure and Its Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.7 Hemodynamics and Vascular Resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.8 Special Circulations (Coronary, Cerebral, Cutaneous, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Respiratory Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.1 Mechanics of Breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.2 Lung Volumes and Capacities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.3 Alveolar Ventilation and Dead Space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.4 Gas Exchange and Diffusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.6 Regulation of Breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.7 High Altitude and Deep Sea Physiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Renal Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.1 Functional Anatomy of the Nephron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.2 Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.3 Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.4 Concentration and Dilution of Urine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.5 Acid-Base Balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.6 Regulation of Electrolytes and Water Balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.7 Hormonal Regulation of Kidney Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Gastrointestinal Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.1 GI Motility and Innervation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.2 Secretions of the Digestive System\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e7.2.1 Salivary, Gastric, Pancreatic, Bile, Intestinal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.3 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.4 Gastrointestinal Hormones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5 Liver and Biliary Physiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.6 Gut-Brain Axis and Gut Microbiota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Endocrine Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.1 General Principles of Hormone Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.3 Thyroid Gland and Metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.4 Adrenal Gland (Cortex and Medulla)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5 Endocrine Pancreas - Insulin and Glucagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6 Parathyroid Gland, Calcium and Phosphate Homeostasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.7 Pineal Gland and Melatonin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.8 Hormones in Stress and Adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Reproductive Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.1 Male Reproductive System\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e9.1.1 Spermatogenesis and Testosterone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.2 Female Reproductive System\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e9.2.1 Oogenesis, Menstrual Cycle, Estrogen, Progesterone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.3 Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Parturition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.4 Lactation and Hormonal Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5 Contraception and Infertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Neurophysiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e10.1 Organization of the Nervous System\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Temperature Regulation and Exercise Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Integrative and Applied Physiology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiological Correlates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. 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