Clinical Physiology Starter Kit | Free Sample Chapter

Learn to understand physiology, not just memorize it

Get a free introduction to clinical physiology with this 27-page starter resource by Dr. Swati Bansal, MD. Beginning with Chapter 1: Homeostasis, it uses a patient scenario, clear diagrams, and a step-by-step thinking framework to connect physiological mechanisms with clinical findings.

Inside the starter kit

• A homeostasis chapter covering its definition and physiological significance
• Control systems, including receptors, control centers, and effectors
• Intrinsic and extrinsic control and negative and positive feedback
• The complementary roles of the nervous and endocrine systems
• A clinical physiology chain to help move from a finding to a mechanism, system response, and prediction
• Clinical questions, learning objectives, diagrams, and key takeaways for self-study

Start with the case of a marathon runner who collapses on a hot day. Follow the questions through the body’s attempt to regulate temperature, and see how a clinical observation can lead you back to the underlying physiology.

Best for: medical students building foundations or preparing for exams. Length: 27 pages. Price: free.

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