BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

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

ENVELOPES OF THE BODY

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

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

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

THE HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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

THE HUMAN URINARY SYSTEM

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

THE HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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

THE HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM

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

THE SPECIAL SENSES

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)

SOME ELEMENTARY HUMAN GENETICS