Assessment by multiple choice questions is now an established feature in all competitive tests. The current collection of well phrased, lucid questions will test the students’ knowledge not only on the “must know” areas, but over a wide field. We have tried to cover most of the concepts and knowledge frequently asked in Physiology examinations.
The book is divided into sections, each section containing questions related to one of the main physiological systems of the body. Each MCQ has four options with a single correct answer. The answers are given at the end of the system. The detailed explanations given in the book are from the recognized textbooks of Physiology; with their reference clearly mentioned. We hope that, with the given explanations of each question, the book will provide a compact revision guide, encouraging understanding of the students. The book will be useful for medical, nursing, dental, physiotherapy, and other health care students. We thank our colleagues and friends for giving valuable comments and suggestions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Authors vii
Acknowledgement ix
Preface xi
Chapter 1: General Physiology 1
Chapter 2: Muscle Physiology 10
Chapter 3: Nerve Physiology 18
Chapter 4: Central Nervous System 25
Chapter 5: Special Senses 47
Chapter 6: Blood 61
Chapter 7: Cardiovascular System 84
Chapter 8: Respiratory System 106
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System 122
Chapter 10: Renal System 141
Chapter 11: Endocrine System 161
Chapter 12: Reproductive System 179
Dr. Bharati Mehta is currently working as Additional Professor in the Department of Physiology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur. She graduated from Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur and completed her M.D. Physiology from J. L. N. Medical College Ajmer. She earned her PhD in Physiology from RUHS, Jaipur. She is passionate about teaching and has been teaching since last 18 years. Her area of interest is Medical Education, Sleep Medicine, and Neurophysiology. She obtained prestigious FAIMER Fellowship from CMC Ludhiana in 2017. Dr. Bharati has presented research papers/Guest lecturers in various National and International conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia. She has published more than 20 publications in peer reviewed indexed journals. She is a member of American Physiological Society, The Physiological Society, National Academy of Medical Sciences, and Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India, Association of Physiologists of India, and Indian Association for Adolescent Health and The Indian Society for Sleep Research. She is a member of the editorial board of journal “International Physiology” and a reviewer of many journals.
Dr. Bharti Bhandari Rathore is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh). She has completed MBBS (Lady Hardinge Medical College) and MD, Physiology (VP Chest Institute) from Delhi University. She completed her Senior Residency from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and worked at MAMC as Senior Research Associate. She is involved in teaching from the last 14 years. She has attended numerous national and international conferences and workshops. She has received short-term training in sleep medicine from AIIMS, New Delhi. In addition, she has completed various courses and trainings like National Sleep Medicine Course, Basic Biostatistics course, methods in Epidemiology, Clinical & Operational Research (MECOR) by American Thoracic Society, Training in Public Health Ethics, course in Leadership and Management in Health by Washington University. Recently she completed Academic Teacher’s Training Course from Health University, Munich. She has received best research work presentation awards in National conferences. She has published 29 papers. She is member of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, American Thoracic Society, Association of Physiologists of India, Indian Sleep Society, Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, Member of Indian Society for Lead Awareness & Research, Member of Indian Society of Oncology, Member of Public Health association, Indian Association for Health Professions, Education, etc.
