2.2. Physiology

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Move chapter:

• ☰ 1. Getting Started
  • ☰ 1.1. What is the USMLE?
  • ☰ 1.2. USMLE Step 1
  • ☰ 1.3. USMLE Step 2 CK
  • ☰ 1.4. USMLE Step 3
  • ☰ 1.5. Exam Registration
  • ☰ 1.6. Frequently Asked Questions
• ☰ 2. Basic Sciences
  • ☰ 2.1. Anatomy
    • ☰ 2.1.1. Gross Anatomy
    • ☰ 2.1.2. Neuroanatomy
    • ☰ 2.1.3. Embryology
    • ☰ 2.1.4. Histology
  • ☰ 2.2. Physiology
    • ☰ 2.2.1. General Physiology
    • ☰ 2.2.2. Cardiovascular
    • ☰ 2.2.3. Respiratory
    • ☰ 2.2.4. Renal
    • ☰ 2.2.5. Gastrointestinal
    • ☰ 2.2.6. Endocrine
    • ☰ 2.2.7. Reproductive
  • ☰ 2.3. Biochemistry
    • ☰ 2.3.1. Cell Biology
    • ☰ 2.3.2. Molecular Biology
    • ☰ 2.3.3. Metabolism
    • ☰ 2.3.4. Nutrition
    • ☰ 2.3.5. Vitamins
  • ☰ 2.4. Genetics
    • ☰ 2.4.1. Molecular Genetics
    • ☰ 2.4.2. Genetic Disorders
    • ☰ 2.4.3. Inheritance Patterns
  • ☰ 2.5. Immunology
    • ☰ 2.5.1. Innate Immunity
    • ☰ 2.5.2. Adaptive Immunity
    • ☰ 2.5.3. Hypersensitivity
    • ☰ 2.5.4. Immunodeficiency
    • ☰ 2.5.5. Autoimmune Diseases
  • ☰ 2.6. Microbiology
    • ☰ 2.6.1. Bacteria
    • ☰ 2.6.2. Viruses
    • ☰ 2.6.3. Fungi
    • ☰ 2.6.4. Parasites
  • ☰ 2.7. Pathology
    • ☰ 2.7.1. General Pathology
    • ☰ 2.7.2. Systemic Pathology
    • ☰ 2.7.3. Neoplasia
    • ☰ 2.7.4. Inflammation
  • ☰ 2.8. Pharmacology
    • ☰ 2.8.1. General Pharmacology
    • ☰ 2.8.2. Autonomic Drugs
    • ☰ 2.8.3. Cardiovascular Drugs
    • ☰ 2.8.4. Antibiotics
    • ☰ 2.8.5. Antifungals
    • ☰ 2.8.6. Antivirals
    • ☰ 2.8.7. Chemotherapy
    • ☰ 2.8.8. Endocrine Drugs
  • ☰ 2.9. Behavioral Sciences
    • ☰ 2.9.1. Ethics
    • ☰ 2.9.2. Communication
    • ☰ 2.9.3. Epidemiology
    • ☰ 2.9.4. Biostatistics
• ☰ 3. Organ Systems
  • ☰ 3.1. Hematology
  • ☰ 3.2. Oncology
  • ☰ 3.3. Neurology
  • ☰ 3.4. Psychiatry
  • ☰ 3.5. Musculoskeletal
  • ☰ 3.6. Dermatology
  • ☰ 3.7. Rheumatology
  • ☰ 3.8. Infectious Diseases
  • ☰ 3.9. Pediatrics
  • ☰ 3.10. Obstetrics & Gynecology
• ☰ 4. Clinical Skills
  • ☰ 4.1. Differential Diagnosis
  • ☰ 4.2. Laboratory Interpretation
  • ☰ 4.3. ECG Interpretation
  • ☰ 4.4. Medical Imaging
  • ☰ 4.5. Preventive Medicine
  • ☰ 4.6. Patient Safety
  • ☰ 4.7. Ethics
• ☰ 5. High-Yield Review
  • ☰ 5.1. High-Yield Facts
  • ☰ 5.2. Common Diseases
  • ☰ 5.3. Common Drugs
  • ☰ 5.4. Common Laboratory Values
  • ☰ 5.5. Medical Mnemonics
• ☰ 6. Practice
  • ☰ 6.1. Practice Questions
  • ☰ 6.2. Clinical Cases
  • ☰ 6.3. Image-Based Questions
  • ☰ 6.4. Self-Assessments
• ☰ 7. Resources
  • ☰ 7.1. Medical Abbreviations
  • ☰ 7.2. Normal Laboratory Values
  • ☰ 7.3. Clinical Calculators
  • ☰ 7.4. Medical Glossary
  • ☰ 7.5. References