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Section 1 Basic concepts in physiology; 1 What is physiology?; 2 Key concepts in chemistry; 3 The chemical constitution of the body; Section 2 the organization and basic functions of cells; 4 Introducing cells and tissues; 5 The transport functions of the plasma membrane; 6 Principles of cell signalling; Section 3 The excitable tissues - nerve and muscle; 7 Nerve cells and their connections; 8 Muscle; Section 4 The nervous system and special senses; 9 Introduction to the nervous system; 10 The physiology of motor systems; 11 The autonomic nervous system; 12 The sensory systems; 13 Some aspects of higher nervous function; Section 5 The Endocrine system; 14 Introduction to the endocrine system; 15 The pituitary gland and hypothalamus; 16 The thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands; 17 The endocrine pancreas and regulation of plasma glucose; Section 6 Blood and the immune system; 18 The properties of blood; 19 Defence against infection: the immune system; Section 7 The cardiovascular system; 20 Introduction to the cardiovascular system; 21 The heart; 22 The electrocardiogram; 23 The circulation; 24 The microcirculation and lymphatic system; Section 8 The respiratory system; 25 Introduction to the respiratory system; 26 Physiology of high altitude and diving; Section 9 The urinary system and the regulation of the internal environment; 27 The kidneys and the regulation of the internal environment; 28 Fluid and electrolyte balance; 29 Acid-base balance; Section 10 The Gastrointestinal System; 30 The physiology of the digestive system; 31 The liver and gallbladder; 32 The nutritional needs of the body; Section 11 Reproduction and growth; 33 The physiology of the male and female reproductive systems; 34 Fertilization, pregnancy, and lactation; 35 Fetal and neonatal physiology; 36 The physiology of bone and the control of growth; Section 12 Applied physiology; 37 Energy balance and the control of metabolic rate; 38 The physiology of exercise; 39 The regulation of body temperature

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