Medical Physiology

Functional Organization of the Cell

In the minds of many students, the discipline of physiology is linked inextricably to images from its past. This prejudice is not surprising because many experiments from physiology's proud history, such as those of Pavlov on his dogs, have transcended…

Foundations of Physiology

What is physiology? Physiology is the dynamic study of life. Physiology describes the “vital” functions of living organisms and their organs, cells, and molecules. For centuries, the discipline of physiology has been closely intertwined with medicine. Although physiology is not…