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| Part | Main Focus | Typical Chapters | |------|------------|-------------------| | | Cellular structure, membrane transport, bioenergetics, and signaling | • Cell structure & function • Membrane transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport) • Energy metabolism (ATP, glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation) • Cell signaling & communication | | II. Organ Systems | How groups of tissues work together to achieve physiological tasks | • Nervous system (neurons, synaptic transmission, reflex arcs) • Musculoskeletal system (muscle contraction, bone remodeling) • Cardiovascular system (heart anatomy, cardiac cycle, hemodynamics) • Respiratory system (gas exchange, ventilation) • Renal system (filtration, reabsorption, urine concentration) • Digestive & metabolic systems (digestion, nutrient absorption, endocrine regulation) | | III. Integration & Regulation | Homeostatic mechanisms, feedback loops, and clinical relevance | • Thermoregulation • Fluid & electrolyte balance • Acid‑base physiology • Immunology basics • Pathophysiology case studies | Belmont, CA: Thomson/Brooks-Cole, 2003