
Basic biochemistry
- Cells and cell membranes
- pH and acid base balance
- Cellular metabolism
- Enzymes
- Capillary dynamics
- Osmolarity
- Special fluids (CSF/pleural)
- Cellular transport mechanisms

Haematology and immunology
- Red cells and blood groups
- Haemostasis
- White blood cells
- Inflammation
- Hypersensitivity
- Allergy
- Immunodeficiency

Muscle physiology
- Action potentials
- Neuromuscular junction
- Excitation-contraction coupling
- Skeletal muscle
- Smooth muscle

Heart and circulation
- Cardiac muscle contraction
- Cardiac cycle
- Cardiac impulse generation
- Cardiac output
- Shock
- Blood pressures
- Special circulations

Kidney
- Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
- Glomerular filtration
- Tubular function
- Electrolyte balance
- Acid base balance

Respiration
- Gas exchange
- Pulmonary ventilation
- VQ abnormalities
- Control of breathing
- Effect of altitude
- Non respiratory functions of the lungs

Nervous system
- Neuronal structure and function
- Membrane potentials
- Brain divisions
- Brainstem
- Intracranial pressure
- Autonomic nervous system
- Reflexes
- Motor function
- Sensory function
- Pain
- Spinal cord
- Nausea and vomiting

GI + liver
- Liver anatomy and blood supply and functions
- Liver metabolism
- Gastric function
- Gut motility
- Digestive functions of the gut
- Nutrition
- Energy homeostasis
- Body temperature regulation
- Starvation and obesity

Endocrine + pregnancy
- Hypothalamus and pituitary
- Adrenocortical hormones
- Adrenal medulla
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Pregnancy
- Fetal physiology
- Placenta
- Lactation
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