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Basic cellular physiology

Lessons

Homeostasis Compartments and fluid spaces Osmosis Osmolarity and Osmolality Cell structure and function Membrane structure and membrane transport Vessel fluid dynamics Red and white blood cells Plasma and platelets Action potential Autonomic nervous system Skeletal and smooth muscles Cardiac muscle physiology

Respiratory physiology

Lessons

Lung volumes and pressures Lung compliance Alveolar interfaces Oxygen transport Control of respiration Ventilation perfusion Airway resistance Gas transport Alveolar diffusion Carbon dioxide transport Gas transport and Hemoglobin

Cardiovascular physiology

Lessons

Blood vessel physiology Micro-circulation Local control of blood flow Blood pressure regulation Cardiac cycle 2 Cardiac cycle 3 Sinoatrial node Excitation contraction coupling Inotropes Cardiac output Cardiovascular overview Cardiac cycle 1

Gastro-intestinal physiology

Lessons

Gall bladder Large intestine Small intestine Pancreas Liver Functional anatomy Swallowing Stomach

Renal physiology

Lessons

Creatinine clearence Tubular transport Proximal tubular function Loop of henle Distal collecting system Plasma osmolality Renal hormones Acid base balance Renal functional unit Mechanism of filtration