Physiology

Physiology includes the following subcategories:

Neurophysiology

A.  Membrane potentials, action potentials & synaptic transmission
B.  Motor function
C.  Sensory function
D.  Autonomic function
E.  Higher cortical function
F.  Special senses
 

Muscle Physiology

A.  Cardiac muscle
B.  Skeletal muscle
C.  Smooth muscle
 

Cardiovascular Physiology

A.  Cardiac pump
B.  Electrophysiology of the heart
C.  Hemodynamics
D.  Regulation of circulation
E.  Circulation in organs
F.  Lymphatics
G.  Hematology & immunity
 

Respiratory Physiology

A.  Mechanics of breathing
B.  Ventilation, lung volumes & capacities
C.  Regulation of respiration
D.  Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide transport
E.  Gas exchange
 

Body Fluids and Renal Physiology

A.  Regulation of body fluids/micturition
B.  Glomerular filtration
C.  Tubular exchange
D.  Acid-base balance
 

Gastrointestinal Physiology

A.  Ingestion/motility
B.  Digestion/secretion
C.  Absorption
D.  Regulation of GI function
 

Reproductive Physiology

A.  Male
B.  Female
 

Endocrine Physiology

A.  Secretion of hormones
B.  Action of hormones
C.  Regulation
 

Exercise & Sports Physiology