Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The Scope of Human Physiology
1.2 Internal Environment and Homeostasis
1.3 Homeostatic Control Systems in the Body
1.4 Forms of Physiological Function Regulations in Human Body
Chapter 2 Basic Functions of Cells
2.1 Movement of Molecules across the Cell Membranes
2.2 Transmembrane Signal Transductions
2.3 Electrical Activities of the Cells
2.4 Muscular Contraction
Chapter 3 Blood Physiology
3.1 Plasma
3.2 The Blood Cells
3.3 Hemostasis: The Prevention of Blood Loss
3.4 Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Physiology
4.1 The Heart
4.2 The Vascular System
4.3 Regulation of Cardiovascular Activity
4.4 Circulation through the Heart, Lungs and Brain
Chapter 5 Respiratory Physiology
5.1 Pulmonary Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
5.2 Exchange of Gases in Alveoli and Tissues
5.3 Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
5.4 Control of Respiration
Chapter 6 Digestion and Absorption of Food
6.1 General Introduction
6.2 Digestions in the Mouth, Pharynx and Esophagus
6.3 Digestion in the Stomach
6.4 Digestion in the Small Intestine
6.5 Functions of the Large Intestine and Defecation
6.6 Absorption
Chapter 7 Energy Metabolism and Body Temperature
7.1 Energy Metabolism
7.2 Body Temperature and Its Control
Chapter 8 Urine Formation and Excretion
8.1 Functional Structure of the Kidneys
8.2 Urine Formation
8.3 Urine Concentration and Dilution
8.4 Regulations of Urine Formation
8.5 Renal Clearance
8.6 Micturition and Its Abnormalities
Chapter 9 Functions of the Nervous System
9.1 General Principles of Activities of the Nervous System
9.2 Sensory Functions of the Nervous System
9.3 Control of Body Movement
9.4 Autonomic Nervous System
9.5 Electrical Activity of the Brain, Wakefulness and Sleep
9.6 High Functions of the Brain
Chapter 10 Endocrine Physiology
10.1 General Characteristics of Hormones
10.2 Endocrine of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
10.3 Endocrine of the Thyroid Gland
10.4 Endocrine of the Adrenal Gland
10.5 Endocrine of the Pancreatic Islet
10.6 Endocrine Control of the Homeostasis of Calcium and Phosphate
10.7 Other Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Chapter 11 Reproduction
11.1 Male Reproductive Physiology
11.2 Female Reproductive Physiology
11.3 Pregnancy
11.4 Parturition and Lactation
Index

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