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MBBS year 1
Physiology notes
The whole subject in the order it is taught, 124 topics. Open any one to read it.
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General Physiology9 topics
- 1Homeostasis and feedback mechanismsFree
- 2Cell membrane transport and physiological significanceFree
- 3Resting membrane potential and ionic basisFree
- 4Action potential and its propagation
- 5Body fluid compartments and regulation
- 6Acid-base balance and physiological regulation
- 7Osmosis, osmotic pressure and tonicity
- 8Intercellular communication and receptors
- 9Second messenger systems
Nerve and Muscle Physiology12 topics
- 1Synaptic transmissionFree
- 2Neuromuscular junction and myasthenia gravisFree
- 3Excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscleFree
- 4Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
- 5Properties of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle
- 6Muscle spindle and stretch reflex
- 7Reflex arc and classification of reflexes
- 8Sensory receptors and sensory coding
- 9Nerve fibre types and properties
- 10Saltatory conduction
- 11Motor unit
- 12Isotonic and isometric contraction
Blood12 topics
- 1Erythropoiesis: stages, regulation and factors affecting itFree
- 2Hemoglobin: structure, synthesis and functionsFree
- 3RBC functions and erythrocyte indicesFree
- 4WBC classification, functions and leukocyte physiology
- 5Hemostasis: vascular, platelet and coagulation mechanisms
- 6Coagulation cascade and anticoagulant mechanisms
- 7ABO and Rh blood groups and transfusion principles
- 8Erythroblastosis fetalis
- 9Platelet physiology
- 10Plasma proteins
- 11ESR
- 12Blood volume and regulation
Cardiovascular System16 topics
- 1Cardiac cycle with pressure-volume changes and heart soundsFree
- 2ECG: principles, waves, intervals and clinical interpretationFree
- 3Cardiac output: determinants, regulation and measurementFree
- 4Blood pressure: determinants and regulation
- 5Baroreceptor reflex and long-term regulation of blood pressure
- 6Coronary circulation and its regulation
- 7Venous return and factors affecting it
- 8Microcirculation and capillary exchange
- 9Cardiac conduction system and pacemaker activity
- 10Exercise physiology and cardiovascular responses
- 11Circulatory shock: physiological basis
- 12Heart sounds
- 13Heart block
- 14Fick principle
- 15Stroke volume and ejection fraction
- 16JGA-renin-angiotensin system as integrated cardiovascular-renal regulation
Respiratory System12 topics
- 1Mechanics of respiration and pulmonary ventilationFree
- 2Lung compliance and factors affecting itFree
- 3Pulmonary surfactant and respiratory distress syndromeFree
- 4Gas exchange across respiratory membrane
- 5Oxygen transport and oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve
- 6Carbon dioxide transport and Haldane effect
- 7Regulation of respiration
- 8Ventilation-perfusion relationships
- 9Hypoxia: types and physiological responses
- 10Work of breathing
- 11Dead space
- 12Pulmonary function tests
Gastrointestinal System11 topics
- 1Gastric secretion: composition, regulation and functionsFree
- 2Gastric motility and gastric emptyingFree
- 3Pancreatic secretion: composition and regulationFree
- 4Bile secretion and functions of bile salts
- 5Intestinal movements and their regulation
- 6Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
- 7Defecation reflex
- 8GI hormones: gastrin, CCK, secretin and related functions
- 9Physiology of peptic ulcer disease
- 10Deglutition
- 11Fat absorption
Endocrine System11 topics
- 1Hypothalamo-pituitary axis and pituitary hormonesFree
- 2Thyroid hormone synthesis, actions and regulationFree
- 3Insulin secretion, actions and regulation of glucose homeostasisFree
- 4Glucocorticoids: actions and regulation
- 5Adrenal cortex and aldosterone physiology
- 6Growth hormone: actions and regulation
- 7Calcium homeostasis and PTH physiology
- 8Cushing syndrome: physiological basis
- 9Diabetes mellitus: physiological basis
- 10Diabetes insipidus
- 11Tetany
Renal Physiology10 topics
- 1Glomerular filtration rate: determinants, measurement and regulationFree
- 2Renal clearance and its applicationsFree
- 3Tubular functions of PCT, loop of Henle, DCT and collecting ductFree
- 4Countercurrent mechanism and concentration of urine
- 5Regulation of extracellular fluid volume and osmolality
- 6Renal acid-base regulation
- 7Tubular glucose reabsorption and transport maximum
- 8Micturition and neural control
- 9Juxtaglomerular apparatus and renin secretion
- 10Cystometrogram
Reproductive Physiology10 topics
- 1Menstrual cycle and hormonal regulationFree
- 2Ovulation and its hormonal controlFree
- 3Spermatogenesis and hormonal regulationFree
- 4Pregnancy physiology and maternal adaptations
- 5Parturition and role of oxytocin
- 6Lactation and its hormonal regulation
- 7Contraception: physiological basis
- 8Circulatory and respiratory changes at birth
- 9Placental hormones
- 10Physiological changes during pregnancy
Central Nervous System12 topics
- 1Ascending sensory pathways and physiological significanceFree
- 2Pyramidal motor pathwayFree
- 3Pain physiology and modulationFree
- 4Cerebellar functions and clinical physiology
- 5Basal ganglia and movement control
- 6Hypothalamic regulation of body functions
- 7Autonomic nervous system
- 8Sleep and REM sleep
- 9Memory and learning
- 10Cerebral cortex and higher functions
- 11Aphasia and speech physiology
- 12Muscle spindle
Special Senses9 topics
- 1Visual pathway and physiological basis of visual field defectsFree
- 2Accommodation and near visionFree
- 3Colour visionFree
- 4Photochemistry of vision and dark adaptation
- 5Hearing mechanism and organ of Corti
- 6Middle-ear impedance matching
- 7Taste physiology
- 8Olfactory physiology
- 9Refraction errors and physiological basis