王晓民、朱进霞主编的这本《生理学》为“医学教育改革系列教材”（英文）之一，共包括7章，分别为细胞生理、神经系统、内分泌系统、心血管系统、呼吸系统、消化系统和肾的功能，其内容强调生理学的基本知识和基本理论；每章前有学习目标、核心概念和引言，章后有小结、复习思考题，便于学生复习和掌握重点内容。本教材主要适用于医学本科生双语教学和留学生教学。

Chapter 1 Cellular Physiology

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Cellular Membrane and Transmembrane Transport

1.3 Signal Transduction

1.4 Membrane Potential and Action Potential

1.5 Contraction of Striated Muscle

Chapter 2 Nervous System

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Classification of Nerve Cells

2.3 Information Exchange between Neurons

2.4 Neurotransmitters and Receptors

2.5 Neural Reflex

2.6 Sensory Function of Nervous System

2.7 Somatic Motor Regulation by Nervous System

2.8 Regulation of Visceral Functions by Nervous System

2.9 Higher Integration in Brain

Chapter 3 Endocrine System

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Hypothalamus and Hypophysis

3.3 The Thyroid Hormones

3.4 Adrenal Glands

Chapter 4 Cardiovascular System

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Physiology of the Heart

4.3 Vascular Physiology

4.4 Regulation of the Cardiovascular System

Chapter 5 Respiration System

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Organization of the Respiratory System

5.3 Pulmonary Ventilation

5.4 Gas Exchange

5.5 Gas Transport

5.6 Regulation of Respiration

Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal System

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Mouth and Esophagus

6.3 Digestion in Stomach

6.4 Digestion in Small Intestine

6.5 Digestion in Large Intestine