Physiology 1st year MBBS notes

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These notes cover the entire 1st Year MBBS Physiology syllabus. Here's a quick index of what's included:

Notes Index

Unit	Topics Covered
1. General/Cell Physiology	Cell membrane, RMP, Action potential, Saltatory conduction, Synaptic transmission
2. Nerve & Muscle	NMJ, Sliding filament theory, E-C coupling, Types of contraction, Smooth muscle
3. Blood & Hematology	RBC, WBC, Platelets, Hb structure, O2 dissociation curve, Coagulation, Blood groups
4. Cardiovascular	Cardiac AP, Cardiac cycle, Heart sounds, CO, Frank-Starling, BP regulation, Edema
5. Respiratory	Lung volumes, Mechanics, Gas exchange, O2/CO2 transport, Chemoreceptors, V/Q ratios
6. Renal & Fluids	Body compartments, GFR, Tubular function, RAAS, ADH, Clearance, Acid-base
7. GI Physiology	Motility, Secretions, Gut hormones, Absorption
8. Endocrine	Pituitary axes, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, PTH, GH
9. Neurophysiology	ANS, Sensory pathways, Cerebellum, Basal ganglia, EEG, Sleep
10. Reproductive	Spermatogenesis, Menstrual cycle, Hormonal control

Sources: Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology (26th Ed.), Costanzo Physiology (7th Ed.), and Medical Physiology (Boron & Boulpaep).

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