Basic Physiology

Basic Physiology

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Publisher PHI Learning All Science books by PHI Learning
ISBN 9788120341074
Author: S.Sreekumar
Number of Pages 370
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Basic Physiology by S.Sreekumar
Book Summary:

Dealing with comparative physiology with major focus on human physiology, this book stresses fundamental concepts to give a firm grounding in physiology.

Beginning with foundations of physiology, the book discusses physiologically important biomolecules, action of enzymes and role of vitamins and minerals. It then presents in a comprehensive manner the organ system physiology comprising digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, nervous, muscular, endocrine and reproductive systems. The book also includes a chapter on homeostasis and environmental adaptations.

Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Human Physiology,competitive examinations.
Key Features:

1.Illustrates topics with suitable diagrams for a clear-cut grasp of the topics.

2.Provides model question papers to help students reflect upon their understanding of the subject matter.

3.The book is designed for undergraduate students of Zoology and Life Sciences. It would also be useful to postgraduate students of Zoology and Life Sciences as well as to those preparing for competitive examinations.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Preface

1. INTRODUCTION

2. BIOMOLECULES

3. ENZYMES

4. VITAMINS AND MINERALS

5. NUTRITION

6. DIGESTION

7. RESPIRATION

8. ENERGY PRODUCTION

9. BIOSYNTHESIS AND INTERCONVERTIBILITY OF FUEL MOLECULES

10. CIRCULATION

11. IMMUNE MECHANISMS

12. EXCRETION

13. NERVOUS COORDINATION

14. SENSE ORGANS

15. MUSCLES

16. HORMONES

17. REPRODUCTION

18. HOMEOSTASIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATIONS

Bibliography • Model Question Papers

Index