Thoroughly updated with NMC competencies covered for each topic. Hand-drawn diagrams with illustrations by the author with apt colors. Easy to follow and simple language for better understanding. Clinical photographs included in relevant topics. More flowcharts and tables included for easy remembrance. Applied aspects included in all the chapters. Clinical case-based questions at the end of section for early clinical exposure. Multiple choice questions given at the end of chapters. Exam-oriented questions like name the following, fill in the blanks and give the normal value questions included at the end of each section. Special section of review questions, physiological basis and important diagrams is included for the first time.

A complete coverage of competency based MBBS curriculum prescribed by NMC. Competencies provided before each topic. Addition of new Boxes containing important concepts and topics of interest. Every section ends with Case Scenarios, Review Questions, and Multiple-Choice Questions with detailed explanation (a large repertoire of nearly 1, 000 multiple choice questions (MCQs)). Titbits are given in the form of Notes. Applied Physiology are highlighted in Boxes. Enriched with rich illustrations, flowcharts, graphic representation and tables for easy learning. New inclusions in the Advanced Topics section. Free! Practical Manual of Physiology Concise coverage of practical physiology Includes competencies for DOAP and practical sessions as per CBME curriculum. Relevant demonstration pictures are incorporated. Well equipped with illustrative figures and diagrams. Language is lucid and simple.

A unique textbook of physiology as it introduces each topic with Learning Objectives divided into Must Know and Desirable to Know categories. Applied aspects are highlighted in Application Box and the patient- and disease-related concepts are highlighted in Clinical Box. Important and useful facts are emphasized as Important Note(s). All important and complex information are structured and presented in a bulleted and point-wise format to make easy grasp of the topics and not to miss any of the relevant points. All the major concepts are simplified and summarized in the Flowcharts. All relevant and significant mechanisms are described with the help of easily drawable schematic diagrams and graphs. Important data and information are presented in a structured tabular format. All cellular and molecular mechanisms are supplemented with appropriate histological pictures. Substantial contribution of great scientists in the concerned field has been recognized as Scientists Contributed, which will be inspiring to all the budding physiologists. All topics end with a Chapter Summary having two parts: Key Concepts depicting central theme and Must Read/Know depicting all probable Long and Short Questions and Viva Questions for final exams. Multiple choice questions are given at the end of each chapter that will help in preparing for objective type tests, quiz competition, and PG Entrance/NEET Exams. All systems and topics have been thoroughly revised and updated with addition of 23 new chapters, mainly to accommodate more applied and clinical topics, based on the new curriculum of NMC, 2019 and to facilitate early clinical exposure. Early Clinical Exposure in Physiology has been described at the end as a separate chapter. Thus, this is a Comprehensive Textbook that has incorporated all the requirements of a medical student imparting knowledge and skill in the subject, acquiring all the ingredients needed to write the examination, and kindling the aspiration to progress in the profession.

Thoroughly revised with recent findings in the field of Physiology. Fully updated with pathophysiological facts in accordance with the modern curriculum of medical education. Enriched with many new boxes containing important facts, particularly in Applied Physiology. Includes more tables and flowcharts formatted in new attractive style. Well-illustrated chapters with beautiful descriptive color diagrams. Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter prepares the mind of the reader what to expect from that chapter and how to approach the chapter for better understanding. A real state-of-the-art book with approximately 600 color diagrams. Complementary online access to: o Video lectures for better understanding of the concepts o Animated diagrams o All important topics covered as per NMC curriculum o Applied and clinical aspects are explained.