Appleton and Lange's Review of Physiology: Step 1

Part 1 Introduction: basic principles. Part 2 Peripheral nervous control: organization of the peripheral nerves; transmembrane petential; autonomic nervous system. Part 3 Contraction: skeletal muscle; cardiac muscle; the heart - mechanical properties; smooth muscle. Part 4 Circulation: arteries, arteriovenous anastomoses and veins; control and circulation; capillaries and sinusoids; extravascular fluid systems; haemostasis; blood; the erythrocyte. Part 5 Respiration: ventilation; diffusion and perfusion; control of respiration. Part 6 Urine formation: filtration, reabsorbtion and secretion; acid-base balance; control of the kidney. Part 7 Digestion and energy balance: mouth, oesophagus and stomach; small and large intestine; energy balance; body temperature. Part 8 Endocrine control: hormones; thyroid and parathyroid glands; hypothalamus, pituitary and other endocrine glands; fertilization, growth and maturation; female reproductive system. Part 9 Sensation and integration: vision; other senses; central nervous system. Part 10 Practice test.