Physiology (PHY)
Section Information
Physiology focuses on the functions of cells, tissues, organs, and body systems, and how they work together to maintain health and homeostasis. It examines normal biological processes and responses to internal and external changes.
Modern physiological research includes molecular and cellular physiology, neurophysiology, cardiovascular and respiratory function, endocrine regulation, exercise physiology, and integrative systems biology. Advances in imaging, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and molecular techniques continue to deepen understanding of human body function.
This section publishes research articles, experimental studies, reviews, and case reports addressing physiological mechanisms, regulatory pathways, adaptive responses, and emerging discoveries that link basic science to human health and disease.
Scope
- Cellular and Molecular Physiology
- Cell signaling, membrane transport, and ion channel function
- Gene regulation, protein synthesis, and intracellular communication
- Cellular responses to stress, injury, and environmental changes
- Molecular mechanisms underpinning physiological regulation
- Neurophysiology
- Neuronal communication, synaptic transmission, and neural circuits
- Brain function, sensory processing, and motor control
- Autonomic regulation and reflex pathways
- Advances in neuroimaging and electrophysiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Heart function, cardiac electrophysiology, and circulation
- Blood pressure regulation and vascular biology
- Microcirculation and endothelial function
- Hemodynamics and cardiovascular adaptations
- Respiratory Physiology
- Gas exchange, ventilation, and pulmonary mechanics
- Neural control of breathing and respiratory adaptation
- Lung structure, airway function, and oxygen transport
- Responses to hypoxia, exercise, and environmental changes
- Endocrine and Metabolic Physiology
- Hormone synthesis, secretion, and receptor function
- Glucose metabolism, energy balance, and thermoregulation
- Reproductive endocrine regulation and developmental physiology
- Interactions between endocrine systems and other organs
- Renal and Fluid–Electrolyte Physiology
- Kidney function, filtration, and tubular regulation
- Fluid and electrolyte balance, acid–base homeostasis
- Regulation of blood volume and osmoregulation
- Transport mechanisms and renal adaptations
- Musculoskeletal and Exercise Physiology
- Muscle contraction, biomechanics, and neuromuscular control
- Adaptations to physical training, endurance, and strength
- Energy systems and exercise metabolism
- Physiological responses to physical stressors
- Integrative and Systems Physiology
- Interactions among body systems supporting homeostasis
- Stress responses, adaptation, and resilience mechanisms
- Computational and systems biology approaches
- Translational physiology linking basic research to clinical relevance
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