Definition, goal & importance of physiology.
Homeostasis: definition, major functional systems, control systems of the body
The cell: functions of cell membrane & cell organelles.

The cell membrane transport: active & passive transport, exocytosis & endocytosis. Intercellular communications
Membrane potential: definition and basic physics of membrane potential. Resting membrane potential
Nerve Action potential & propagation of action potential.

Neuromuscular junction, muscle contraction & transmission of impulse from nerve ending to the muscle fiber.

Composition & functions of blood,

Plasma proteins: Origin, normal values, properties & functions.

RBC: normal count, morphology, functions, erythropoiesis, fate of RBC.

Hemoglobin: synthesis, types, functions. Red blood cell indices.

Anaemia: definition & classification

Polycythemia: definition & type.

Platelets: normal count, morphology, functions & development.

Hemostasis: definition & events

Coagulation: definition, blood clotting factors. Mechanism of coagulation & fibrinolysis.

Anticoagulant: name, mode of action.

Bleeding disorder: thrombocytopenic purpura & hemophilia. Tests for bleeding disorder: bleeding time, coagulation time and prothrombin time.

Jaundice: definition & classification

WBC: classification with normal count, morphology,

development, properties& functions. Leukocytosis, leucopenia.

Blood grouping: ABO &Rh system, hazards of blood transfusion & Rh incompatibility.