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Chapter 1 – Cell and General Physiology

Introduction 34 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Homeostasis and the Internal Environment 6 mins, 53 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Membrane Transport (Solutes) 11 mins, 14 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Osmosis 7 mins, 52 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Diffusion Potentials and Nernst Equation 5 mins, 40 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Resting Membrane Potential 7 mins, 18 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Action Potentials and Chemical Synapses 10 mins, 33 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Skeletal Muscle 1: Structure and Function 8 mins, 46 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Skeletal Muscle 2: Neuromuscular Junction 5 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Skeletal Muscle 3: Excitation-Contraction Coupling 6 mins, 53 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Skeletal Muscle 4: Muscle Mechanics 7 mins, 52 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Smooth Muscle 4 mins, 58 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 2 – Neurophysiology

Overview of the Nervous System 1: Anatomy and Terminology 7 mins, 47 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Overview of the Nervous System 2: Major CNS Structures and Embryology 5 mins, 9 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Overview of the Nervous System 3: Forebrain, Midbrain and Hindbrain 8 mins, 26 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Overview of the Nervous System 4: The Peripheral Nervous System 5 mins, 9 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Brain Extracellular Fluids 8 mins, 36 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cellular Neuroscience 1: Types of Neurons and Glia 7 mins, 28 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cellular Neuroscience 2: Neuronal Circuits 5 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Fundamentals of Sensory Neurophysiology 7 mins, 8 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Somatosensory System 1: Fine Touch and Proprioception 6 mins, 37 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Somatosensory System 2: Temperature and Pain Sensation 9 mins, 19 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Visual System 1: Anatomy of the Eye 5 mins, 17 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Visual System 2: Basic Optics 6 mins, 11 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Visual System 3: The Retina, Phototransduction and Color Vision 8 mins, 11 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Visual System 4: Eye Movements and Binocular Vision 5 mins, 15 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Visual System 5: Autonomic Innervation of the Eye 4 mins, 27 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Visual System 6: The Visual Pathway 3 mins, 39 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Auditory System 1: Basic Anatomy Nature of Sound 7 mins, 36 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Auditory System 2: Sound Transduction and Auditory Pathways 8 mins, 18 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Taste Sensation 4 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Olfactory System 4 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Vestibular System 6 mins, 44 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Motor System 1: Spinal Control of Movement 8 mins, 46 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Motor System 2: Descending Motor Tracts 7 mins, 33 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Motor System 3: Cortical Control of Movement 9 mins, 42 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Motor System 4: The Cerebellum 6 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ANS 1: Overview 8 mins, 27 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ANS 2: Sympathetic Nervous System 7 mins, 38 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ANS 3: Parasympathetic Nervous System 5 mins, 15 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 1: Overview and Hypothalamus 4 mins, 26 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 2: Body Temperature Regulation 7 mins, 50 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 3: Circadian Rhythms 5 mins, 41 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 4: Reticular Formation and Diffuse Modulatory Systems 5 mins, 44 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 5: Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Sleep 4 mins, 27 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 6: The Limbic System 5 mins, 26 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Integrative Functions 7: Learning and Memory: Language and Speech 7 mins, 1 sec Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 3 – Blood

The Composition of Blood 7 mins, 37 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Hematopoiesis 9 mins, 27 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Red Blood Cell Indices 5 mins, 58 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Anemia and Polycythemia 6 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Blood Clotting 1: Platelets 9 mins, 28 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Blood Clotting 2: Coagulation 8 mins, 59 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Blood Clotting 3: Anticoagulation and Fibrinolysis 5 mins, 53 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 4 – Cardiovascular Physiology

Cardiovascular Fundamentals 7 mins, 51 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Anatomy of Cardiac Muscle and the Conducting System 8 mins, 24 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Action Potentials 8 mins, 26 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ECG 1: Lead Systems and Waveforms 9 mins, 43 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ECG 2: The Mean Electrical Axis 12 mins, 7 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ECG 3: Abnormal Heart Rhythms 7 mins, 28 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Cycle 1: Wiggers Diagram 11 mins Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Cycle 2: Heart Sounds 5 mins, 32 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Cycle 3: Valvular Abnormalities 11 mins, 58 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Output 1: Definitions and Tools 9 mins, 20 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Output 2: Preload and Afterload 7 mins, 22 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cardiac Output 3: Ventricular Contractility 6 mins, 49 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Vascular Function 1: Overview 6 mins, 33 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Vascular Function 2: Blood Pressure Determinants 6 mins, 48 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Vascular Function 3: Venous Return 7 mins, 24 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Vascular Function 4: Using Vascular Function Curves 11 mins, 48 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Neurohumoral Regulation 9 mins, 36 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Regional Circulations 12 mins, 21 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
The Microcirculation 10 mins, 15 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 5 – Pulmonary Physiology

Pulmonary Fundamentals 9 mins, 52 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Lung Mechanics 1: Lung Volumes and Basic Anatomy 7 mins, 43 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Lung Mechanics 2: The Ventilation Cycle 6 mins, 49 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Lung Mechanics 3: Compliance 11 mins, 29 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Lung Mechanics 4: Airway Resistance 10 mins, 34 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Lung Mechanics 5: Missing PEEP Audio 1 min, 42 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Lung Mechanics 6: Clinical Spirometry 9 mins Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Carbon Dioxide 1: Alveolar Ventilation 7 mins, 1 sec Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Carbon Dioxide 2: Dead Space 10 mins, 15 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Carbon Dioxide 3: CO2 Transport in Blood 8 mins, 47 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Pulmonary Blood Flow 10 mins, 55 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Oxygenation 1: Introduction 7 mins, 46 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Oxygenation 2: The Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve 8 mins, 56 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Oxygenation 3: Alveolar Oxygen Transfer 8 mins, 37 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Oxygenation 4: Ventilation-Perfusion Matching 9 mins, 31 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Oxygenation 5: The Alveolar-Arterial (PA-a) Gradient 11 mins, 47 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Neural Control of Breathing 7 mins, 23 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Feedback Control of Ventilation 10 mins, 29 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 6 – Renal Physiology and Acid-Base Balance

Overview of Renal Structure and Function 11 mins, 31 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Endocrine Functions of the Kidney 5 mins Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Glomerular Filtration 1: The Filtration Barrier 6 mins, 11 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Glomerular Filtration 2: Determinants of GFR 7 mins Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Glomerular Filtration 3: Control of GFR 9 mins, 2 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Renal Clearance 8 mins, 3 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Quantifying Tubular Function 9 mins, 59 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Renal Sodium Handling 9 mins, 23 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Diuretics 6 mins, 38 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Urine Concentration and Dilution 1: Antidiuretic Hormone 7 mins, 57 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Urine Concentration and Dilution 3: The Collecting Duct 6 mins, 25 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ECF Volume 1: Low Effective Circulating Volume 7 mins, 35 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ECF Volume 2: High Effective Circulating Volume 6 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
ECF Volume 3: Darrow-Yannet Diagrams 8 mins, 16 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Calcium Handling 6 mins, 5 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Urea, Mg and Phosphate Handling 8 mins, 25 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Potassium Balance 8 mins, 22 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Acid-Base Physiology 1: Fundamentals 8 mins, 33 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Acid-Base Physiology 2: Renal Mechanisms 6 mins, 47 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Acid-Base Physiology 3: Simple Acid-Base Disorders 7 mins, 44 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Acid-Base Physiology 4: Clinical Examples 12 mins, 4 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 7 – Gastrointestinal Physiology

Overview of GI Physiology 6 mins, 4 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Control Mechanisms in GI Physiology 7 mins, 58 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Saliva 5 mins, 3 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Swallowing and Esophagus 6 mins, 2 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Stomach 1: Structure and Function 7 mins, 35 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Stomach 2: Gastric Acid Secretion 5 mins, 19 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Stomach 3: Negative Feedback Control of Gastric Function 5 mins, 41 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Exocrine Pancreas 7 mins, 27 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Liver 1 Overview and Assessment of Liver Functions 12 mins, 30 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Liver 2: Structure and Function 10 mins, 3 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Liver 3: Bile Formation 9 mins, 17 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Liver 4: Bile Pigments 5 mins, 35 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Small Intestine 1: Structure and Motility 4 mins, 52 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Small Intestine 2: Fluid Absorption and Secretion 5 mins, 58 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Small Intestine 3: Calcium and Iron Absorption 5 mins, 10 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Small Intestine 4: Carbohydrates and Proteins 6 mins, 58 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Small Intestine 5: Fat Absorption and Malabsorption 6 mins, 35 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Small Intestine 6: Vitamins 6 mins, 17 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Large Intestine 6 mins, 50 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Diarrhea 6 mins, 32 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Enteric Motility 1: Slow Waves 4 mins, 43 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Enteric Motility 2: Review of Motility Patterns in the Fed State 7 mins, 47 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Enteric Motility 3: Interdigestive Motility and Vomiting 5 mins, 36 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Splanchnic Circulation 3 mins, 50 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 8 – Endocrine Physiology

General Principles of Endocrinology 7 mins, 40 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Calcium and Phosphate Balance 6 mins, 17 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Vitamin D, Calcitonin and Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF)-23 6 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Introduction to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Endocrine Axis 4 mins, 4 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Review of Signal Transduction 11 mins, 49 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Factors Affecting Hormone Concentration 7 mins, 48 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Overview of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 11 mins, 22 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Posterior Pituitary 5 mins, 40 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Parathyroid Hormone 5 mins, 3 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Growth Hormones 8 mins, 28 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Thyroid Hormone Synthesis and Secretion 8 mins, 9 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Medical Physiology of Thyroid 6 mins, 51 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Adrenal Gland Overview 6 mins, 43 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Cortisol 7 mins, 34 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Aldosterone 5 mins, 17 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Weak Androgens 5 mins, 46 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Adrenal Insufficiency 5 mins, 39 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Hypercortisolism and Hyperaldosteronism 4 mins, 54 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Adrenal Medulla 6 mins, 24 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Endocrine Pancreas: Insulin 8 mins, 42 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Endocrine Pancreas: Glucagon, Amylin, Somatostatin 8 mins, 47 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Diabetes Mellitus 8 mins, 2 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Homeostatic Regulation of Body Mass 8 mins, 3 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD

Chapter 9 – Reproductive Physiology

Reproductive Embryology 9 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Puberty 8 mins, 59 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Review of Male Reproductive Structure and Function 13 mins, 16 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Review of Female Reproductive Structure and Function 10 mins, 38 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Menstrual Cycle 12 mins, 9 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Sexual Responses and Fertilization 8 mins, 49 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Establishment of Pregnancy 7 mins, 51 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Endocrinology of Pregnancy 8 mins, 33 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Maternal Adaptations to Pregnancy 5 mins, 51 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Parturition and Lactation 8 mins, 32 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD
Medical Physiology of PTH and Vitamin D 7 mins, 12 secs Author(s): Jonathan D. Kibble, PhD