Human Physiology

This chapter explains the process of digestion and absorption in humans. It describes the breakdown of food with the help of enzymes and digestive juices. The absorption and assimilation of nutrients and digestive disorders are also discussed here.

This chapter explains the process of respiration, its types, respiratory organs and the mechanism of breathing and regulation in humans. It also explains gaseous transport, regulation of respiration, and various disorders of the respiratory system.

This chapter deals with body fluids and circulation. It also explains the composition of blood and lymph nodes, their functions and blood groups. A brief note on the human circulatory system and disorders of the circulatory system is given here.

This chapter explains excretion, which removes metabolic wastes from the body. The excretory products and organs of different organisms are discussed here. A brief note on the human excretory system and disorders of the excretory system is given.

This chapter deals with locomotion, which may be voluntary or involuntary. This chapter further provides information about movement and its type, muscle structure and function, the human skeletal system and its characteristics and disorders.

This chapter explains in detail neurons and nerves. A brief note on the human nervous system which consists of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems is discussed. The transmission and conduction of nerve impulses are also explained.

This chapter explains the process of chemical coordination and integration, which is carried out by endocrine glands. It describes the endocrine system. The endocrine glands and the hormones secreted by them, along with their functions are given.