BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY OF CELLS AND MISCELLANEOUS TISSUES
Section I. Cells
Section II. Body Fluids
Section III. Homeostasis
Section IV. Cell Growth and Multiplication
Section V. Epithelial Cells and Tissues
Section VI. Fibrous Connective Tissue (FCT)
Section VII. Fatty Tissues
Section I. Introduction
Section II. Integument Proper
Section III. Integumentary Derivatives
Section IV. Functions of the Integumentary System
Section V. Subcutaneous Layer
Section VI. Investing Deep Fascia
Section VII. Body Temperature Control
Section VIII. Vitamin D Production
Section IX. Superficial Wound Healing
Section X. General Adaptations of Grasping/Holding
Section XI. Variations in Penetration
Section I. General
Section II. Tissues and Tissue Processes of Skeletal Elements
Section III. Definition and Types of Bones
Section IV. A "Typical" Long Bone
Section V. A "Typical" Flat Bone
Section VI. Sesamoid Bones
Section VII. Definition and Types of Joints
Section VIII. A "Typical" Synovial Joint
Section IX. The Axial Skeleton
Section X. The Appendicular Skeleton
PHYSIOLOGY AND ACTIONS OF MUSCLES
Section I. Muscle Tissues
Section II. Skeletal Muscles
Section III. Some Skeletomuscular Mechanics
Section IV. Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
Section I. Introduction
Section II. Ingestion and Initial Processing of Foods
Section III. Swallowing (Deglutition)
Section IV. Temporary Storage
Section V. Digestion and Absorption
Section VI. Some Protective Mechanisms Associated with the Human Digestive System
Section VII. Vitamins
Section VIII. Elimination of Unused Materials
THE HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND BREATHING
Section I. Introduction
Section II. Introduction to Human Breathing
Section III. Costal ("Thoracic") Breathing
Section IV. Diaphragmatic ("Abdominal") Breathing
Section V. Introduction to the Human Respiratory System
Section VI. The Supralaryngeal Structures
Section VII. Larynx
Section VIII. The "Respiratory Tree" and Pulmonary Alveoli
Section IX. Lungs and Pleural Cavities
Section X. The Pulmonary NAVL
Section XI. Exchange and Transportation of Gases: Artificial Breathing/Resuscitation
Section I. The Kidney
Section II. Other Parts of the Human Urinary System
THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE (GENITAL) SYSTEM
Section I. Introduction
Section II. Gametes (Sex Cells)
Section III. The Male Reproductive System
Section IV. The Female Reproductive System
Section V. Intrauterine Development
Section VI. Parturition
CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODY
Section I. Introduction
Section II. The Blood--The Vehicle of the Cardiovascular System
Section III. The Blood Vessels--The Conduits of the Cardiovascular System
Section IV. The Heart--The Primary Motive Force of the Cardiovascular System
Section V. Motive Forces Involved in Driving the Blood Through the System
Section VI. Capillaries
Section VII. Temperature Control by Means of the Blood
Section VIII. Other Circulatory Systems
Section I. Introduction
Section II. The Pituitary Body
Section III. The Pineal Gland
Section IV. The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Section V. The Pancreatic Islets (Islands of Langerhans)
Section VI. The Adrenal (Suprarenal) Glands
Section VII. The Gonads as Endocrine Glands
Section I. Introduction
Section II. The Central Nervous System (CNS)
Section III. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Section IV. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Section V. Electrochemical Transmission of Neuron Impulses
Section VI. The General Reflex and the Reflex Arc
Section VII. General Sensory Pathways of the Human Nervous System
Section VIII. Motor Pathways in the Human Nervous System
Section IX. Levels of Control in the Human Nervous System
Section X. Miscellaneous Topics
Section I. Introduction
Section II. The Special Sense of Vision
Section III. The Special Sense of Hearing (Auditory Sense)
Section IV. The Special Sense of Equilibrium, the General Body Sense, and Postural Reflexes
Section V. The Special Sense of Smell (Olfaction)
Section VI. The Special Sense of Taste (Gustation)