3.1 The Gastrointestinal System 3.1a The physiology of the gastrointestinal system In this chapter we examine the physiology and diseases of a particular physiological system, in this case, the digestive…

5.1 The Endocrine System 5.1a The physiology of the endocrine system1 It has already been explained in this book that the nervous and endocrine systems together are considered by conventional…

4.1 The Nervous System 4.1a The physiology of the nervous system This section focuses on the physiology of the nervous system. Together with the endocrine system, the nervous system is…

5.2 The Reproductive System 5.2a The physiology of the reproductive system9 The function of the reproductive system in both sexes is to ensure the reproduction of the human species. To…

3.2 The Cardiovascular System 3.2a The physiology of the cardiovascular system This chapter focuses on the cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system. Like Section 3.1a, this section is…

3.3 The Respiratory System 3.3a The physiology of the respiratory system This section concentrates on the physiology and pathology of the respiratory system, looking at the structure and function of…

3.4 The Blood 3.4a The physiology of the blood In this last section of Stage 3, the physiology and pathology of the blood and its associated diseases are explored, although…

1.1 Introduction to Medical Sciences 1.1a Introduction to physiology: systems of the body The term physiology,1 derived from the Greek meaning study of nature, is used to describe how all…

2.2 Processes of Disease 2.2a Introduction to processes of disease Classification of disease Within conventional medical thought, diseases can be classified according to specific, clearly defined criteria. There are various…

5.3 Pregnancy and Childbirth 5.3a The physiology of pregnancy and childbirth Chapter 5.2 described the roles of the reproductive system of both the male and female, including the production of…