Medical Physiology

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This book is tailored for students, presenting material in a concise manner that enhances understanding and retention. Key features include short chapters organized in a sequence favored by physiology teachers, with each chapter designed to cover material suitable for a single lecture, occasionally two, across a total of 120 chapters. The basics of relevant physics and chemistry are simplified, benefiting both teachers and students for effective learning. The use of 3D schematic diagrams helps clarify complex anatomical concepts, such as the brain's gross structure. Difficult concepts are explained through simple analogies, often humorously illustrated, while paradoxes are addressed with straightforward answers. Topics like membrane electrophysiology, electromyography, hemostatic balance, electrocardiography, cardiac output, hemodynamics, respiratory mechanics, and more are presented with clarity and brevity, ensuring core concepts remain intact. This approach makes challenging subjects, including body fluid and electrolyte balance, gastric acid secretion, calcitropic hormones, the fetoplacental unit, memory and learning, synaptic transmission, and sensorimotor mechanisms, accessible and engaging for students.