TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

The subject of Physiology has made significant advances all over the world and the new inputs keep on getting added everyday. The present book attempts to incorporate some of the relevant aspects of newer knowledge while keeping in mind the basic objective-a clear and comprehensive presentation of the matter which is easy to understand. Text is supported by well-labelled diagrams, flow charts and tables for easy reference. The book attempts to summarise the current knowledge of the subject in a simple way. It has been revised to incorporate the new concepts and eliminate errors. A self-study section has been added at the end of each system to help the student to revise the salient features. Textbook of Medical Physiology will meet the requirements of medical students both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as the allied sciences. Contents General Physiology ? Nerve and Muscle Physiology ? Blood ? Cardiovascular System ? Respiration ? Renal Physiology ? Gastrointestinal System ? Central Nervous System ? Special Senses ? Endocrine Glands ? Physiology of Reproduction ? Appendix ?Greek Alphabet ? Normal Values in Blood ? Plasma or Serum ? Index About the Author Dr.Veena Mehta Ahuja has a teaching experience of almost 40 years in the subject of Physiology. She did her graduation and postgraduation from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. She worked as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Finally as Professor of Physiology at Maulana Azad Medical College. New Delhi. Besides, she has also worked in other institutions such as University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi; KVG Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka; and Medical School, Penang, Malaysia; where she also helped in planning the curriculum for medical students. She has participated in various conferences, both in India and abroad, and presented as well as published a number of papers in various scientific journals. She is a fellow of International Medical Sciences Acade.