By Indu Khurana, Arushi Khurana

The fifth edition of Concise Textbook of Physiology has undergone a thorough revision and update to enhance its educational value. The text is systematically organized into eleven sections, with each section further divided into chapters for better clarity and navigation. To facilitate understanding, the content is presented with comprehensive explanations that are complemented by numerous tables, flowcharts, and abundant illustrations. This visual support aids in reinforcing key concepts and making complex physiological processes more accessible to students. The structured layout and rich visual content make this textbook a valuable resource for students pursuing Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Ayurveda and Homeopathy.New to this Edition• Addition of new chapter on Skin and Body Temperature Regulation in section eleven.• Insertion of new topics on blood transfusion reactions, venous return, pleura, Biot's breathing, clearance test, gastrointestinal hormones, functions of bile, defaecation reflex, bone physiology.• New applied aspects to emphasize clinical significance of physiology have been included.• Additional important notes have been threaded, re-emphasizing the core concepts.Salient Features• Extensive revision of chapters as per the basis on scientific advancement and subject requirement.• High-quality illustrations in the form of line diagrams, flowcharts, clinical photographs incorporated to enhance visual representation.• Important notes highlight the additional valuable information, wherever relevant for quick revision.• Applied aspects, highlighted in the boxes presented with recent molecular concepts on pathophysiology, advances in investigative and therapeutic principles.• Self assessment along with the viva questions at end of chapters, prepare students for examinations and facilitate an integrated approach that lays a strong foundation for academics and practice.Online resource at medenact.com• Complimentary access to full ebook.New to this Edition• Addition of new chapter on Skin and Body Temperature Regulation in section eleven.• Insertion of new topics on blood transfusion reactions, venous return, pleura, Biot's breathing, clearance test, gastrointestinal hormones, functions of bile, defaecation reflex, bone physiology.• New applied aspects to emphasize clinical significance of physiology have been included.• Additional important notes have been threaded, re-emphasizing the core concepts.