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ESIC MEDICAL Physiology Syllabus

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12
Topics
168
Sub-topics
17
Questions

Physiology is one of 19 sections in the ESIC MEDICAL syllabus. It has 12 topics and 168 sub-topics, tested in Pre-Clinical, with about 17 questions (17 marks).

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ESIC MEDICAL Physiology: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    General Physiology

    ~1 marks

    Cell, Body Fluids, Homeostasis, Transport, Membrane Potential, Receptors, Second Messengers, Feedback Mechanisms, Aging

    • Cell
    • Body Fluids
    • Homeostasis
    • Transport
    • Membrane Potential
    • Receptors
    • Second Messengers
    • Feedback Mechanisms
    • Aging
  2. 2

    Blood

    ~1 marks

    Composition, Functions, RBC, WBC, Platelets, Plasma Proteins, Coagulation, Blood Groups, Transfusion, Anemia, Polycythemia, Leukemia, Immunity, Hemostasis, ESR, PCV, Blood Indices

    • Composition
    • Functions
    • RBC
    • WBC
    • Platelets
    • Plasma Proteins
    • Coagulation
    • Blood Groups
    • Transfusion
    • Anemia
    • Polycythemia
    • Leukemia
    • Immunity
    • Hemostasis
    • ESR
    • PCV
    • Blood Indices
  3. 3

    Nerve & Muscle

    ~1 marks

    Neuron, Nerve Fibre, Action Potential, Conduction, Neuromuscular Junction, Muscle (Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac), Contraction, Excitation-Contraction Coupling, Smooth Muscle Physiology, Myopathies

    • Neuron
    • Nerve Fibre
    • Action Potential
    • Conduction
    • Neuromuscular Junction
    • Muscle (Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac)
    • Contraction
    • Excitation-Contraction Coupling
    • Smooth Muscle Physiology
    • Myopathies
  4. 4

    Cardiovascular System

    ~2 marks

    Heart, Cardiac Cycle, Heart Sounds, ECG, Cardiac Output, Regulation, Heart Rate, BP, Hemodynamics, Capillary Exchange, Lymphatics, Regional Circulation (Coronary, Cerebral, Renal, Splanchnic, Fetal), Shock, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Exercise Physiology

    • Heart
    • Cardiac Cycle
    • Heart Sounds
    • ECG
    • Cardiac Output
    • Regulation
    • Heart Rate
    • BP
    • Hemodynamics
    • Capillary Exchange
    • Lymphatics
    • Regional Circulation (Coronary, Cerebral, Renal, Splanchnic, Fetal)
    • Shock
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertension
    • Exercise Physiology
  5. 5

    Respiratory System

    ~1 marks

    Mechanics, Ventilation, Perfusion, V/Q Ratio, Gas Exchange, Gas Transport, Regulation of Respiration, Respiratory Acidosis/Alkalosis, Hypoxia, Cyanosis, Dyspnea, Periodic Breathing, High Altitude, Deep Sea, Artificial Respiration, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lung Volumes, Compliance, Surfactant, Lung Diseases

    • Mechanics
    • Ventilation
    • Perfusion
    • V/Q Ratio
    • Gas Exchange
    • Gas Transport
    • Regulation of Respiration
    • Respiratory Acidosis/Alkalosis
    • Hypoxia
    • Cyanosis
    • Dyspnea
    • Periodic Breathing
    • High Altitude
    • Deep Sea
    • Artificial Respiration
    • Pulmonary Function Tests
    • Lung Volumes
    • Compliance
    • Surfactant
    • Lung Diseases
  6. 6

    Gastrointestinal System

    ~1 marks

    Salivary, Gastric, Pancreatic, Bile, Intestinal Secretions, Digestion, Absorption, Motility, GI Hormones, Liver Functions, Jaundice, GIT Disorders, Gut-Brain Axis, Microbiome, Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals

    • Salivary
    • Gastric
    • Pancreatic
    • Bile
    • Intestinal Secretions
    • Digestion
    • Absorption
    • Motility
    • GI Hormones
    • Liver Functions
    • Jaundice
    • GIT Disorders
    • Gut-Brain Axis
    • Microbiome
    • Nutrition
    • Vitamins
    • Minerals
  7. 7

    Renal System

    ~1 marks

    Kidney, Nephron, GFR, Tubular Function, Concentration/Dilution, Acid-Base Balance, Micturition, Regulation, Renal Function Tests, Diuretics, Kidney Diseases, Dialysis, Renal Transplantation, Body Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Disorders

    • Kidney
    • Nephron
    • GFR
    • Tubular Function
    • Concentration/Dilution
    • Acid-Base Balance
    • Micturition
    • Regulation
    • Renal Function Tests
    • Diuretics
    • Kidney Diseases
    • Dialysis
    • Renal Transplantation
    • Body Fluid
    • Electrolytes
    • Acid-Base Disorders
  8. 8

    Endocrinology

    ~2 marks

    Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Pineal, Thymus, Reproductive, Growth, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Hormones (Mechanism, Action, Regulation, Disorders, Treatment, Recent Advances)

    • Hypothalamus
    • Pituitary
    • Thyroid
    • Parathyroid
    • Adrenal
    • Pancreas
    • Pineal
    • Thymus
    • Reproductive
    • Growth
    • Calcium
    • Magnesium
    • Vitamin D
    • Hormones (Mechanism, Action, Regulation, Disorders, Treatment, Recent Advances)
  9. 9

    Reproductive System

    ~1 marks

    Male, Female, Sexual Differentiation, Puberty, Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy, Lactation, Parturition, Menopause, Infertility, Contraception, Hormones, Foetoplacental Unit, Fetal Physiology, Newborn, Lactation, Foeto-Maternal

    • Male
    • Female
    • Sexual Differentiation
    • Puberty
    • Menstrual Cycle
    • Pregnancy
    • Lactation
    • Parturition
    • Menopause
    • Infertility
    • Contraception
    • Hormones
    • Foetoplacental Unit
    • Fetal Physiology
    • Newborn
    • Lactation
    • Foeto-Maternal
  10. 10

    Nervous System

    ~2 marks

    Neuron, Synapse, Receptors, Sensory, Motor, Autonomic, Cerebellum, Basal Ganglia, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Cerebral Cortex, Limbic System, EEG, Sleep, Memory, Learning, CSF, Special Senses, ANS, Reflexes, Clinical (Lesions, Palsy, Stroke, Movement Disorders)

    • Neuron
    • Synapse
    • Receptors
    • Sensory
    • Motor
    • Autonomic
    • Cerebellum
    • Basal Ganglia
    • Thalamus
    • Hypothalamus
    • Cerebral Cortex
    • Limbic System
    • EEG
    • Sleep
    • Memory
    • Learning
    • CSF
    • Special Senses
    • ANS
    • Reflexes
    • Clinical (Lesions, Palsy, Stroke, Movement Disorders)
  11. 11

    Special Senses

    ~1 marks

    Vision, Hearing, Taste, Smell, Touch, Vestibular Function, Receptors, Pathways, Disorders, Clinical (Refractive Errors, Cataract, Glaucoma, Deafness, Vertigo)

    • Vision
    • Hearing
    • Taste
    • Smell
    • Touch
    • Vestibular Function
    • Receptors
    • Pathways
    • Disorders
    • Clinical (Refractive Errors, Cataract, Glaucoma, Deafness, Vertigo)
  12. 12

    Sports & Exercise Physiology, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Physiology, Temperature Regulation, Altitude Physiology, Space Physiology, Underwater Physiology, Aviation Physiology

    ~1 marks
    • Sports & Exercise Physiology, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Physiology, Temperature Regulation, Altitude Physiology, Space Physiology, Underwater Physiology, Aviation Physiology

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the ESIC MEDICAL Physiology syllabus?

Physiology for ESIC MEDICAL has 12 topics: General Physiology, Blood, Nerve & Muscle, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal System, Renal System, Endocrinology, Reproductive System, Nervous System and 2 more, with 168 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Physiology in ESIC MEDICAL?

About 17 questions (17 marks) in Pre-Clinical. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Physiology topics matter most for ESIC MEDICAL?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Cardiovascular System (~2 marks), Endocrinology (~2 marks), Nervous System (~2 marks).

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