Essentials Of Medical Physiology (6th Edition)

Name: Essentials of Medical Physiology
Edition: 6th
Author: K Sembulingam; Prema Sembulingam
Subject: Physiology
Language: English
Publisher: JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS (P) LTD

Brief Introduction

Physiology is the most fascinating and ancient branch of science. It is fascinating because, it unfolds the mystery of complicated functional aspects of individual organs in the body. It is ancient because, it exists ever since the origin of life. Even before knowing the language, culture and society, man knew about the hunger, thirst, pain and fear which are the basics of physiology.

With this Sixth edition, Sembulingam’s Essentials of Medical Physiology enters into its second decade and the core subject matter with updated physiological information remain as green as ever. We live in an era where the thirst for knowledge and urge for learning is so much increased that even a layman knows the fundamentals of common disorders like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, jaundice, etc. So, it becomes doubly important to fulfill the expectations of the educated mass, especially in medical field.

We are humbly thankful and heavenly happy for the popularity of this book among the undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical, dental and paramedical courses, doctors and other health professionals in and out of our country. Like many other successful textbooks, this book also has sailed through the years smoothly, fruitfully and successfully. May be because, it meets the needs of every group of the readers. Students are happy because it is student-friendly while reading, and exam-friendly while revising. Knowledge seekers are happy because they get the updated and recent developments in the field of physiology. Doctors are happy because applied aspects are covered adequately.

SECTION 1 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Cell
Cell Junctions
Transport through Cell Membrane
Homeostasis
Acid-Base Balance

SECTION 2 BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS

Body Fluids
Blood
Plasma Proteins
Red Blood Cells
Erythropoiesis
Hemoglobin and Iron Metabolism
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Packed Cell Volume and Blood Indices
Anemia
Hemolysis and Fragility of Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Immunity
Platelets
Hemostasis
Coagulation of Blood
Blood Groups
Blood Transfusion
Blood Volume
Reticuloendothelial System and Tissue Macrophage
Spleen
Lymphatic System and Lymph
Tissue Fluid and Edema

SECTION 3 MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

Classification of Muscles
Structure of Skeletal Muscle
Properties of Skeletal Muscle
Changes during Muscular Contraction
Neuromuscular Junction
Smooth Muscle
Electromyogram and Disorders of Skeletal Muscle
Endurance of Muscle

SECTION 4 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Introduction to Digestive System
Mouth and Salivary Glands
Stomach
Pancreas
Liver and Gallbladder
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Movements of Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Hormones
Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Proteins
Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Lipids

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SECTION 10 NERVOUS SYSTEM

Introduction to Nervous System
Neuron
Classification of Nerve Fibers
Properties of Nerve Fibers
Degeneration and Regeneration of Nerve Fibers
Neuroglia
Receptors
Synapse
Neurotransmitters
Reflex Activity
Spinal Cord
Somatosensory System and Somatomotor System
Physiology of Pain
Brainstem
Thalamus
Internal Capsule
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Basal Ganglia
Cerebral Cortex
Limbic System
Reticular Formation
Preparations of Animals for Experimental Studies
Proprioceptors
Posture and Equilibrium
Vestibular Apparatus
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Physiology of Sleep
Epilepsy
Higher Intellectual Functions
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

SECTION 11SPECIAL SENSES

Structure of the Eye
Visual Process
Field of Vision
Visual Pathway
Pupillary Reflexes
Color Vision
Errors of Refraction
Structure of Ear
Auditory Pathway
Mechanism of Hearing
Auditory Defects
Sensation of Taste
Sensation of Smell

Index

Excerpts

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Muscle mass or muscle tissue is made up of a large number of individual muscle cells or myocytes. The muscle cells are commonly called muscle fibers because these cells are long and slender in appearance. Skeletal muscle fibers are multinucleated and are arranged parallel to one another with some connective tissue in between (Fig. 29.1). Muscle mass is separated from the neighboring tissues by a thick fibrous tissue layer known as fascia. Beneath the fascia, muscle is covered by a connective tissue sheath called epimysium. In the muscle, the muscle fibers are arranged in various groups called bundles or fasciculi. Connective tissue sheath that covers each fasciculus is called perimysium. Each muscle fiber is covered by a connective tissue layer called the endomysium (Fig. 29.2).
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