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Depatrment of physiology
Dr Sushil Kumar MBBS, MD ( Physiology) Associate Professor Department of Physiology

What is Physiology?

 The term physiology is derived from GREEK word PHYSIOLOGIA functions of the living organism. Physiology is defined as the study of functions.

Two organs continue work whole life without rest. 1) Lungs & 2) Heart. o Why not they become fatigue? o We can increase or decrease or even stop our respiration. o But why not our heart?

 With the help of physiology we can know which changes are normal & which are abnormal.

On the basis of physiology we can also treat many diseases like diarrhoea, vomiting, peptic ulcer etc.

 To undestand physiology you should know 1) Physics, 2) Chemistry & 3) Anatomy. Physiology is essential to understand - Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology & Medicine. Most of the Nobel prize winners of medical science are physiologist.

Suggestions
Dont miss any lecture. Be punctual & regular reading. Keep two dictionaries during study 1. English to Gujarati and 2. Medical dictionary Pick up the time by the forceps then success will be your.

Thanks & Good luck