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Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals

Physiology is the scientific study of the normal function in living systems with a focus on how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the chemical or physical functions in a living system.

Medicine

Author: Simantini Karve
Publisher: Skyline College
Source: LibreTexts
License: CC BY-NC-SA
Language: EN

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Contents· 152 sections

01: An Introduction to the Human Body
1.01: Introduction
1.02: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
1.03: Structural Organization of the Human Body
1.04: Functions of Human Life
1.05: Requirements for Human Life
1.06: Homeostasis
1.07: Medical Imaging
02: The Chemical Level of Organization
2.01: Introduction
2.02: Elements and Atoms - The Building Blocks of Matter
2.03: Chemical Bonds
2.04: Chemical Reactions
2.05: Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
2.06: Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
03: The Cellular Level of Organization
3.01: Prelude to The Cellular Level of Organization
3.02: The Cell Membrane
3.03: The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
3.04: The Nucleus and DNA Replication
3.05: Protein Synthesis
3.06: Cell Growth and Division
3.07: Mutation Types
3.08: Mutation Causes
04: Muscle Tissue
4.01: Overview of Muscle Tissues
4.02: Skeletal Muscle
4.03: Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
4.04: Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
4.05: Types of Muscle Fibers
4.06: Exercise and Muscle Performance
4.07: Cardiac Muscle Tissue
4.08: Smooth Muscle
4.09: Physical Therapy
05: The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
5.01: Prelude to the Nervous System
5.02: Basic Structures and Function of the Nervous System
5.03: Nervous Tissue
5.04: The Function of Nervous Tissue
5.05: The electrochemical gradient
5.06: Calculating Ex and the Nernst equation
5.07: The Action Potential
5.08: Communication Between Neurons
06: Anatomy of the Nervous Tissue
6.01: Prelude Anatomy of the Nervous Tissue
6.02: The Embryologic Perspective
6.03: The Central Nervous System
6.04: The Peripheral Nervous System
07: The Somatic Nervous System
7.01: Prelude to the Somatic Nervous System
7.02: Sensory Perception
7.03: Central Processing
7.04: Motor Processing
08: The Autonomic Nervous System
8.01: Prelude to The Autonomic Nervous System
8.02: Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
8.03: Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
8.04: Central Control
8.05: Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
09: The Endocrine System
9.01: Prelude to the Endocrine System
9.02: An Overview of the Endocrine System
9.03: Hormones
9.04: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
9.05: The Thyroid Gland
9.06: The Parathyroid Glands
9.07: The Adrenal Glands
9.08: The Pineal Gland
9.09: Gonadal and Placental Hormones
9.10: The Endocrine Pancreas
9.11: Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
10: The Cardiovascular System - Blood
10.01: Prelude to Blood
10.02: An Overview of Blood
10.03: Production of the Formed Elements
10.04: Erythrocytes
10.05: Leukocytes and Platelets
10.06: Hemostasis
10.07: Blood Typing
11: The Cardiovascular System - The Heart
11.01: Prelude to The Heart
11.02: Heart Anatomy
11.03: Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
11.04: Cardiac Cycle
11.05: Cardiac Physiology
11.06: Development of the Heart
12: The Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels and Circulation
12.01: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels and Circulation
12.02: Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
12.03: Blood Flow Blood Pressure and Resistance
12.04: Capillary Exchange
12.05: Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
13: The Lymphatic and Immune System
13.01: Introduction
13.02: Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
13.03: Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
13.04: The Adaptive Immune Response - T Lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
13.05: The Adaptive Immune Response - B Lymphocytes and Antibodies
13.06: The Immune Response Against Pathogens
13.07: Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
14: The Respiratory System
14.01: Prelude to the Respiratory System
14.02: Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
14.03: The Lungs
14.04: The Process of Breathing
14.05: Gas Exchange
14.06: Transport of Gases
14.07: Modifications in Respiratory Functions
15: The Digestive System
15.01: Introduction
15.02: Overview of the Digestive System
15.03: Digestive System Processes and Regulation
15.04: The Mouth Pharynx and Esophagus
15.05: The Stomach
15.06: The Small and Large Intestines
15.07: Accessory Organs in Digestion - The Liver Pancreas and Gallbladder
15.08: Chemical Digestion and Absorption - A Closer Look
16: Metabolism and Nutrition
16.01: Prelude to Metabolism and Nutrition
16.02: Overview of Metabolic Reactions
16.03: Carbohydrate Metabolism
16.04: Lipid Metabolism
16.05: Protein Metabolism
16.06: Metabolic States of the Body
16.07: Energy and Heat Balance
16.08: Nutrition and Diet
17: The Urinary System
17.01: Prelude to the Urinary System
17.02: Physical Characteristics of Urine
17.03: Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
17.04: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
17.05: Physiology of Urine Formation
17.06: Tubular Reabsorption
17.07: Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
17.08: Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
17.09: Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
17.10: The Urinary System and Homeostasis
18: Fluid Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
18.01: Prelude to Fluid Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
18.02: Body Fluids and Fluid Compartment
18.03: Water Balance
18.04: Electrolyte Balance
18.05: Acid-Base Balance
18.06: Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
19: The Reproductive System
19.01: Prelude to the Reproductive System
19.02: Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
19.03: Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
19.04: Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
20: Development and Inheritance
20.01: Fertilization
20.02: Patterns of Inheritance