Medical Physiology Book Overview

A formal expression of gratitude, typically in writing, for assistance received.

A person who has retired from a position but continues to offer guidance and support.

The act of reviewing and improving a draft of a text.

A person who provides expert advice or guidance on a particular topic.

A person who shares knowledge or skills, such as a teacher.

The act of encouraging or motivating someone to pursue a goal.

A formal statement expressing thanks or appreciation.

The act of expressing ideas and thoughts in writing.

The process of making changes to a book based on feedback from readers, teachers, and colleagues.

Visual aids used in textbooks to simplify complex concepts, like diagrams, flowcharts, and tables.

The outer layer of a cell that controls what enters and exits.

The authors' desire to continually improve their book and make it better for readers.

The process of learning the basic principles of Physiology, which is the study of how the human body functions.

The jelly-like substance inside the cell that contains all the organelles.

Long, thin structures found in cells, about 3-6 nanometers in diameter, made of proteins called actin and myosin.

The control center of the cell, containing DNA.

A type of physiology that focuses on how physiological processes are applied in different medical fields.

A cell with a nucleus.

Questions that are designed to test a student's understanding of the topics covered in the book.

A cell without a nucleus.

A model of the cell membrane proposed by Danielli and Davson in 1935.

The structural component of the cell membrane that forms a barrier.

The control center of a eukaryotic cell, containing genetic material (DNA).

A book that introduces the fundamental principles of Medical Physiology in a straightforward and accessible way.

The membrane surrounding the nucleus, allowing communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm.

The authors are open to feedback, welcoming suggestions and comments from all who read their book.

The structural component of the cell membrane that helps with transport.

Gel-like substance inside the nucleus that contains the genetic material.

The system responsible for removing waste products from the body.

The system responsible for transporting substances throughout the body.

The complex of DNA and proteins within the nucleus, responsible for carrying genetic information.

A tightly packed structure of DNA and proteins in the nucleus, visible during cell division.

The study of how different organs and systems in the body function.

Fundamental functions that occur in all living organisms, regardless of their complexity.

The process by which simple organisms like single-celled creatures carry out their life processes.

Specialized body systems evolved to handle specific functions, like digestion, circulation, and excretion.

Individual systems have their own structure and function, but they all work together to maintain the body's health.

The study of the basic principles of how cells and tissues function.

The smallest unit of life capable of carrying out all life functions.

Structures that connect cells together, allowing them to communicate and work together.

The flow of blood through the heart and the blood vessels in the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.

The circulation of blood through the heart and blood vessels that supply the heart muscle itself.

The circulation of blood to the brain, supplying oxygen and nutrients essential for brain function.

The circulation of blood to the organs involved in digestion, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.

The exchange of gases and other substances between the blood and the tissues through the thin walls of capillaries.

The circulation of blood to the skeletal muscles, delivering oxygen and nutrients for muscle contraction and removing waste products.

The circulation of blood to the skin, playing a role in regulating body temperature and providing nutrients to the skin cells.

The unique circulation pattern that exists in the fetus before birth, with the placenta providing oxygen and nutrients and the fetal lungs not yet functioning.