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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology
2 Membrane Physiology, Nerve, and Muscle
3. The Heart
4 The Circulation
5 The Body Fluids and Kidneys
6. Blood Cells, Immunity, and Blood Coagulation
7. Respiration
8. Aviation, Space, and Deep-Sea Diving Physiology
9. The Nervous System: A. General Principles and Sensory Physiology
10. The Nervous System: B. The Special Senses
11. The Nervous System: C. Motor and Integrative Neurophysiology
12. Gastrointestinal Physiology
13. Metabolism and Temperature Regulation
14. Endocrinology and Reproduction
15. Sports Physiology
