Human Physiology

What is physiology?; The chemical constitution of the body; Introducing cells; The transport functions of the plasma membrane; Principles of cell signaling; Nerve cells and their connections; Muscle; Sensory systems; The physiology of motor systems; The autonomic nervous system; Some aspects of higher nervous function; The hormonal regulation of the body; The properties of blood; Defense against infection - inflammation and immunity; The heart and circulation; The respiratory system; The kidney and the regulation of the internal environment; The digestive system; The nutritional needs of the body; The physiology of the male and female productive systems; Fertilization, pregnancy and lactation; Fetal and neonatal physiology; The control of growth; Energy balance and the control of metabolic rate; The physiology of exercise; The regulation of body temperature; The regulation of plasma glucose; The regulation of body fluid volume; Acid-base balance; The physiology of high altitude and diving; Clinical physiology.