General Physiology — Cell, Body Fluids, and Homeostasis

Topics covered

1. Cell membrane structure and transport: diffusion, osmosis, active transport
2. Resting membrane potential and its ionic basis
3. Body fluid compartments: ICF, ECF, plasma, interstitial fluid
4. Homeostasis: negative and positive feedback mechanisms
5. Genetic control of cell function: transcription and translation overview
6. Cell organelles and their physiological roles
7. Transport across cell membranes: channels, carriers, pumps
8. Acid-base balance: buffers and pH regulation basics
9. Physiological variations: age, sex, and environmental influences
10. Introduction to feedback control systems in the body