Textbook of Practical Physiology, Fifth Edition

1. Write-up for the back cover and brochure: For over two decades, the Textbook of Practical Physiology has been considered the most reliable book on the subject for medical students in India and abroad. This fifth edition has been revised to incorporate the latest developments in the fields of applied and clinical physiology and to provide medical students with the requisite knowledge and skills in these areas. The various sections of this book including those on hematology, human experiments and clinical physiology have been thoroughly revised in light of the new competency-based integrated curriculum prescribed by the Medical Council of India in 2019. The book is specially designed for step-by-step learning through practicals and experiments, which are vital to medical students seeking to develop expertise in clinical medicine. This fth edition features numerous illustrations that have been meticulously revised, redrawn and re-represented to facilitate the easy assimilation of techniques. Several new colour photographs have been added across the book to demonstrate the methodology of conducting the practical tests. The new, contemporary four-colour design of this edition will appeal to students and aid in reading and retention. Special features Thoroughly revised as per the New MCI Curriculum 2019 Comprehensive practical textbook for undergraduate students of all medical universities Learning objectives have Must Know and Desirable to Know components Practicals on clinical examinations are grouped in one section Hematology, Human Experiments and Clinical Examination sections thoroughly revised with new original pictures that provide simple demonstration of techniques New chapters have been added on Body Composition and Basal Metabolism, Electroencephalogram, Birth Control Methods, Examination of Higher Functions, Cardiac E ciency Tests, Use of Handgrip Dynamometer, and Blood Pressure Variability and Barore ex Sensitivity More Flowcharts and Tables have been added Animal Experiments have been re ned and restricted to the essential learnings Several clear colour photographs and fresh illustrations have been added Important viva voce questions at the end of each chapter OSPE included in relevant chapters Index of Normal Values given at the end for easy reference

Dr G K Pal, is Professor (Senior Scale), Department of Physiology, JIPMER, Pondicherry. Formerly, Dean, JIPMER (K), Dr Pal is now Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Pondicherry University. Dr Pal did his MBBS from VSS Medical College, Burla, and MD from JIPMER,Pondicherry. Dr Pal has been teaching physiology for more than thirty-two years. For his significant contributions, Dr Pal has been conferred numerous awards and prize. Dr Pal is currently the national president of IABMS, general secretary of ASSOPI, and vice-president of FIPS. Dr Pal is member of many expert committees at national level Dr Pal. has published more than 210 research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Dr Pal served as Editor-in-Chief of Biomedicine (2006 09) and Editor of IJPP (2009 14); currently, he is Editor-in-Chief, IJCEP. Dr Pal contributed to the 11 edition of Guyton s physiology book, and has earned great renown in India and abroad as an author of textbooks on medical physiology. Dr Pravati Pal, is Professor and Head of Physiology, JIPMER, Pondicherry. She obtained her MBBS degree from VSS Medical College, Orissa, and MD in Physiology from JIPMER, Pondicherry. She has expertise in cardiovascular physiology, endocrinology, yoga and neurophysiology. Dr Pal has had an outstanding academic and research career.