Cellular Physiology Lec. 1
Dr. Basim A. Al-Ka’abi
MBChB (Medicine)
MSc, PhD (Medical Physiology)
Definition of physiology
Meaning of homeostasis
Cell physiology:
• Meaning of cell, tissue and organ
• General functions of cells
• Two major parts of a cell
Cell water:
• Average concentration
• Dissolved vs suspended
Electrolytes:
• Types
• Functions
Proteins:
• Types
• Functions
Lipids:
• Types
• Water-soluble?
• Main function
Carbohydrates:
• Structural vs nutritional function
• Soluble vs insoluble forms
Nucleus:
• Control center
• Genetic material
• Function of genes
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