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01 Introduction to Physiology
3 topics
1 Fundamentals of Physiology
  • Definition and Scope
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Levels of Organization
2 Homeostasis
  • Feedback Mechanisms
  • Set Points and Control Systems
  • Homeostatic Imbalances
3 Basic Chemistry and Cell Biology
  • Atoms, Molecules, and Bonds
  • Water, Acids, and Bases
  • Biological Molecules
  • Cell Structure and Function
02 Cellular Physiology
3 topics
1 Cell Membrane and Transport
  • Membrane Structure
  • Passive Transport Mechanisms
  • Active Transport Mechanisms
  • Bulk Transport
2 Cell Signaling
  • Receptors and Ligands
  • Signal Transduction Pathways
  • Second Messengers
3 Cellular Metabolism
  • Cellular Respiration
  • Glycolysis
  • Citric Acid Cycle
  • Electron Transport Chain
  • ATP Synthesis
03 Nervous System I: Neurons and Neural Tissue
3 topics
1 Neuron Structure and Function
  • Types of Neurons
  • Neuroglia
  • Neuronal Membrane Potential
2 Action Potentials
  • Generation and Propagation
  • Refractory Periods
  • Saltatory Conduction
3 Synaptic Transmission
  • Chemical Synapses
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Postsynaptic Potentials
  • Synaptic Integration
  • Electrical Synapses
04 Nervous System II: Central Nervous System
3 topics
1 Brain Structure and Function
  • Cerebrum
  • Diencephalon
  • Brainstem
  • Cerebellum
2 Spinal Cord
  • Structure and Organization
  • Ascending and Descending Tracts
  • Spinal Reflexes
3 Protection and Nourishment
  • Meninges
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Blood-Brain Barrier
05 Nervous System III: Peripheral Nervous System
2 topics
1 Somatic Nervous System
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Spinal Nerves
  • Sensory and Motor Pathways
2 Autonomic Nervous System
  • Sympathetic Division
  • Parasympathetic Division
  • Enteric Nervous System
  • Autonomic Reflexes
06 Sensory Physiology
3 topics
1 General Sensory Principles
  • Sensory Receptors
  • Sensory Transduction
  • Sensory Adaptation
2 Somatosensation
  • Touch and Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Pain
  • Proprioception
3 Special Senses
  • Vision
  • Hearing and Balance
  • Taste
  • Smell
07 Muscular System
5 topics
1 Skeletal Muscle
  • Structure and Organization
  • Neuromuscular Junction
  • Excitation-Contraction Coupling
  • Sliding Filament Mechanism
2 Muscle Metabolism and Fiber Types
  • Energy Sources for Contraction
  • Oxygen Debt
  • Slow and Fast Twitch Fibers
3 Muscle Mechanics
  • Isotonic and Isometric Contractions
  • Length-Tension Relationship
  • Force-Velocity Relationship
4 Smooth Muscle
  • Structure and Function
  • Regulation of Contraction
5 Cardiac Muscle
  • Unique Properties
  • Contractile Mechanism
08 Cardiovascular System I: The Heart
4 topics
1 Cardiac Anatomy
  • Chambers and Valves
  • Cardiac Wall
  • Coronary Circulation
2 Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiac Action Potentials
  • Cardiac Conduction System
  • Electrocardiogram
3 Cardiac Cycle
  • Systole and Diastole
  • Heart Sounds
  • Pressure-Volume Relationships
4 Cardiac Output
  • Determinants of Cardiac Output
  • Regulation of Heart Rate
  • Regulation of Stroke Volume
  • Frank-Starling Mechanism
09 Cardiovascular System II: Blood Vessels
5 topics
1 Vascular Structure and Function
  • Arteries and Arterioles
  • Capillaries
  • Veins and Venules
2 Hemodynamics
  • Pressure, Flow, and Resistance
  • Laplace's Law
  • Laminar and Turbulent Flow
3 Microcirculation
  • Capillary Exchange
  • Starling Forces
  • Lymphatic System
4 Regulation of Blood Pressure
  • Short-term Regulation
  • Long-term Regulation
  • Baroreceptors and Chemoreceptors
5 Special Circulations
  • Cerebral Circulation
  • Coronary Circulation
  • Hepatic Portal Circulation
  • Pulmonary Circulation
  • Fetal Circulation
10 Blood and Immunity
4 topics
1 Blood Composition
  • Plasma and Serum
  • Erythrocytes
  • Leukocytes
  • Platelets
2 Hematopoiesis
  • Bone Marrow
  • Stem Cells
  • Growth Factors
3 Hemostasis and Coagulation
  • Vascular Spasm
  • Platelet Plug Formation
  • Coagulation Cascade
  • Clot Dissolution
4 Immune System
  • Innate Immunity
  • Adaptive Immunity
  • Cell-Mediated Immunity
  • Humoral Immunity
  • Immune Response and Regulation
11 Respiratory System
5 topics
1 Respiratory Anatomy
  • Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Lower Respiratory Tract
  • Lungs and Pleura
2 Pulmonary Ventilation
  • Respiratory Muscles
  • Pressure Changes During Breathing
  • Airway Resistance
  • Lung Compliance
3 Gas Exchange
  • Partial Pressures
  • Alveolar Gas Exchange
  • Ventilation-Perfusion Matching
4 Gas Transport
  • Oxygen Transport
  • Hemoglobin and Oxygen Binding
  • Carbon Dioxide Transport
  • Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve
5 Regulation of Respiration
  • Neural Control
  • Chemical Control
  • Respiratory Adjustments
12 Urinary System
5 topics
1 Kidney Anatomy
  • Gross Anatomy
  • Nephron Structure
  • Renal Vasculature
2 Renal Physiology
  • Glomerular Filtration
  • Tubular Reabsorption
  • Tubular Secretion
  • Concentration and Dilution of Urine
3 Renal Clearance
  • Concept of Clearance
  • Clearance Calculations
  • Measurement of GFR
4 Regulation of Renal Function
  • Autoregulation
  • Neural Control
  • Hormonal Control
5 Urination
  • Urinary Tract
  • Micturition Reflex
  • Voluntary Control
13 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
4 topics
1 Fluid Compartments
  • Intracellular Fluid
  • Extracellular Fluid
  • Fluid Shifts
2 Electrolyte Balance
  • Sodium Balance
  • Potassium Balance
  • Calcium Balance
  • Phosphate Balance
3 Acid-Base Balance
  • Acids, Bases, and pH
  • Buffer Systems
  • Respiratory Regulation
  • Renal Regulation
4 Acid-Base Imbalances
  • Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
  • Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
  • Compensation Mechanisms
14 Digestive System
6 topics
1 Digestive Tract Anatomy
  • Oral Cavity
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small Intestine
  • Large Intestine
2 Accessory Digestive Organs
  • Salivary Glands
  • Pancreas
  • Liver and Gallbladder
3 Digestive Processes
  • Mastication and Deglutition
  • Gastric Digestion
  • Small Intestinal Digestion
  • Large Intestinal Processes
4 Motility
  • Smooth Muscle Function
  • Peristalsis and Segmentation
  • Regulation of Motility
5 Secretion
  • Saliva
  • Gastric Secretions
  • Pancreatic Secretions
  • Bile
  • Intestinal Secretions
6 Absorption
  • Carbohydrate Absorption
  • Protein Absorption
  • Lipid Absorption
  • Water and Electrolyte Absorption
  • Vitamin Absorption
15 Metabolism and Energy Balance
6 topics
1 Overview of Metabolism
  • Anabolism and Catabolism
  • Metabolic Pathways
  • Energy Transfer
2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Glycolysis
  • Gluconeogenesis
  • Glycogenesis and Glycogenolysis
  • Pentose Phosphate Pathway
3 Lipid Metabolism
  • Fatty Acid Oxidation
  • Fatty Acid Synthesis
  • Ketogenesis
  • Lipoprotein Metabolism
4 Protein Metabolism
  • Protein Digestion and Absorption
  • Amino Acid Metabolism
  • Urea Cycle
5 Metabolic Integration
  • Fed State Metabolism
  • Fasting State Metabolism
  • Starvation Metabolism
6 Energy Balance
  • Basal Metabolic Rate
  • Thermoregulation
  • Regulation of Food Intake
  • Body Weight Regulation
16 Endocrine System
7 topics
1 Principles of Endocrinology
  • Chemical Classification of Hormones
  • Hormone Synthesis and Release
  • Hormone Transport
  • Mechanisms of Hormone Action
  • Regulation of Hormone Secretion
2 Hypothalamus and Pituitary
  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis
  • Anterior Pituitary Hormones
  • Posterior Pituitary Hormones
3 Thyroid Gland
  • Synthesis and Release of Thyroid Hormones
  • Transport and Mechanism of Action
  • Physiological Effects
  • Regulation of Thyroid Function
4 Parathyroid Glands
  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Calcium Homeostasis
5 Adrenal Glands
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Adrenal Medulla Hormones
  • Stress Response
6 Pancreatic Hormones
  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Glucose Homeostasis
7 Other Endocrine Glands
  • Pineal Gland
  • Thymus
  • Gastrointestinal Hormones
17 Reproductive System
6 topics
1 Male Reproductive System
  • Testes and Sperm Production
  • Male Reproductive Tract
  • Accessory Glands
  • Male Sex Hormones
  • Regulation of Male Reproduction
2 Female Reproductive System
  • Ovaries and Oogenesis
  • Female Reproductive Tract
  • Female Sex Hormones
  • Menstrual Cycle
  • Regulation of Female Reproduction
3 Sexual Response
  • Male Sexual Response
  • Female Sexual Response
4 Fertilization and Early Development
  • Capacitation and Acrosome Reaction
  • Fertilization
  • Implantation
5 Pregnancy and Parturition
  • Placentation
  • Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy
  • Labor and Delivery
6 Lactation
  • Mammary Gland Development
  • Milk Production and Ejection
  • Hormonal Control of Lactation
18 Development and Aging
3 topics
1 Prenatal Development
  • Embryonic Period
  • Fetal Period
  • Critical Periods
2 Postnatal Development
  • Neonatal Period
  • Infancy
  • Childhood
  • Puberty and Adolescence
3 Aging
  • Cellular Theories of Aging
  • Physiological Changes with Aging
  • Homeostatic Imbalances in Aging
19 Exercise Physiology
4 topics
1 Physiological Responses to Exercise
  • Cardiovascular Responses
  • Respiratory Responses
  • Muscular Responses
2 Metabolic Adaptations
  • Energy Systems During Exercise
  • Oxygen Consumption and Debt
  • Lactate Threshold
3 Training Effects
  • Endurance Training
  • Strength Training
  • Flexibility Training
4 Environmental Influences
  • Exercise in Heat
  • Exercise in Cold
  • Exercise at Altitude
20 Integrative Physiology
4 topics
1 Stress and Adaptation
  • Stress Response
  • General Adaptation Syndrome
  • Allostasis and Allostatic Load
2 Circadian Rhythms
  • Sleep-Wake Cycle
  • Biological Clocks
  • Physiological Fluctuations
3 Systems Integration
  • Neuroendocrine Integration
  • Cardiorespiratory Integration
  • Metabolism and Energy Balance
4 Applied Physiology
  • Environmental Physiology
  • Pathophysiology Principles
  • Physiological Assessment Methods

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