Chapter 1 Cellular Physiology

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Cellular Membrane and Transmembrane Transport

1.3 Signal Transduction

1.4 Membrane Potential and Action Potential

1.5 Contraction of Striated Muscle

Chapter 2 Nervous System

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Classification of Nerve Cells

2.3 Information Exchange between Neurons

2.4 Neurotransmitters and Receptors

2.5 Neural Reflex

2.6 Sensory Function of Nervous System

2.7 Somatic Motor Regulation by Nervous System

2.8 Regulation of Visceral Functions by Nervous System

2.9 Higher Integration in Brain

Chapter 3 Endocrine System

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Hypothalamus and Hypophysis

3.3 The Thyroid Hormones

3.4 Adrenal Glands

Chapter 4 Cardiovascular System

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Physiology of the Heart

4.3 Vascular Physiology

4.4 Regulation of the Cardiovascular System

Chapter 5 Respiration System

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Organization of the Respiratory System

5.3 Pulmonary Ventilation

5.4 Gas Exchange

5.5 Gas Transport

5.6 Regulation of Respiration

Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal System

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Mouth and Esophagus

6.3 Digestion in Stomach

6.4 Digestion in Small Intestine

6.5 Digestion in Large Intestine

6.6 Absorption

Chapter 7 Kidney Functions

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Anatomical Characteristics of the Kidneys

7.3 Characteristics of Renal Blood Circulation

7.4 The Basic Processes of Urine Formation

7.5 Glomerular Filtration

7.6 Reabsorption and Secretion in Renal Tubule and Collecting Duct

7.7 Urinary Concentration and Dilution

7.8 Regulation of Urinary Formation

7.9 Micturition