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
