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Human Physiology Instruction.

Human physiology is the integrated science of how the body actually works — every organ system as a set of controlled variables, feedback loops, and cellular mechanisms. It is one of the most important pre-medical courses.

Mr. Sharma teaches physiology as an integrated system — organ by organ, with homeostasis as the through-line — so that anatomy, biochemistry, and pathophysiology finally make sense together.

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Course Snapshot

Human Physiology at a glance.

The essentials every student and family should understand before beginning coursework or tutoring.

Course Level
College / Pre-Med / Nursing
Duration
Full year or semester intensive
Prerequisites
General biology · General chemistry
Standardized Alignment
MCAT · TEAS · HESI A2 · Nursing prerequisites
Format
One-on-one live online tutoring
Coverage
College A&P, MCAT physiology, health-science exams

Section 01

Course Overview

Physiology is unified by homeostasis — the idea that every system in the body maintains a controlled variable through feedback loops.

The course covers every major organ system in humans — nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, musculoskeletal, and reproductive — with the depth pre-medical, nursing, and MCAT preparation actually require.

Every system is taught with the same structure: anatomy, cellular physiology, integrated function, and pathophysiology — so students see physiology as one coherent science rather than eight separate memorization units.

Section 02

Major Units

The core structure of the course — every student progresses through these units in a deliberate, connected sequence.

  1. Unit 01

    Homeostasis & Cellular Physiology

    Feedback loops, membrane transport, and cellular signaling.

  2. Unit 02

    Nervous System

    Neurons, action potentials, synapses, and the CNS/PNS.

  3. Unit 03

    Sensory Systems

    Vision, hearing, taste, smell, and somatosensation.

  4. Unit 04

    Endocrine System

    Hormones, feedback control, and major endocrine glands.

  5. Unit 05

    Cardiovascular System

    Heart, vasculature, blood pressure regulation, and cardiac output.

  6. Unit 06

    Respiratory System

    Ventilation, gas exchange, and acid-base balance.

  7. Unit 07

    Renal System

    Filtration, reabsorption, and fluid-electrolyte regulation.

  8. Unit 08

    Digestive System

    Motility, secretion, and nutrient absorption.

  9. Unit 09

    Musculoskeletal System

    Muscle contraction, bone remodeling, and joint function.

  10. Unit 10

    Reproductive & Immune Systems

    Reproductive endocrinology and immune function.

Section 03

Complete Topic & Subtopic Tree

Every topic covered in the full course, broken down into the specific subtopics Mr. Sharma teaches one-on-one.

Nervous & Endocrine

Neurons

  • Resting membrane potential
  • Action potentials
  • Synapses
  • Neurotransmitters

CNS Organization

  • Brain regions
  • Spinal cord
  • Reflexes
  • Sensory & motor pathways

Hormones

  • Peptide vs. steroid
  • Receptor types
  • Feedback loops

Endocrine Glands

  • Hypothalamus-pituitary
  • Thyroid
  • Adrenals
  • Pancreas

Cardiovascular & Respiratory

Heart

  • Cardiac cycle
  • ECG
  • Stroke volume
  • Cardiac output

Vasculature

  • Arteries vs. veins
  • Capillary exchange
  • Blood pressure regulation

Ventilation

  • Mechanics of breathing
  • Lung volumes
  • Compliance & resistance

Gas Exchange

  • Alveolar exchange
  • Oxygen transport
  • CO₂ transport
  • Acid-base balance

Renal & Digestive

Nephron

  • Filtration
  • Reabsorption
  • Secretion
  • Countercurrent multiplier

Renal Regulation

  • Water balance
  • Sodium balance
  • Acid-base
  • RAAS

GI Motility

  • Swallowing
  • Peristalsis
  • Segmentation
  • Gastric emptying

Digestion & Absorption

  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Vitamin absorption

Muscle, Reproduction & Immunity

Muscle Types

  • Skeletal
  • Cardiac
  • Smooth

Contraction

  • Sliding filament
  • Excitation-contraction coupling
  • Length-tension relationship

Reproduction

  • Male reproductive
  • Female cycle
  • Pregnancy & lactation

Immunity

  • Innate immunity
  • Adaptive immunity
  • Antibodies
  • Cell-mediated

Section 04

Skills Developed

The underlying skills every student builds in this course — the durable abilities that carry through to advanced coursework and standardized exams.

Skill

Conceptual Understanding

Learning why the mathematics or science works — not just which button to press.

Skill

Problem-Solving Fluency

Breaking multi-step problems into manageable, repeatable moves.

Skill

Precise Notation & Language

Writing arguments cleanly enough that another mathematician or scientist can follow them.

Skill

Quantitative Reasoning

Choosing the right structure and estimating whether an answer is plausible.

Skill

Independent Study Habits

Reading a textbook, working through examples, and self-checking without a teacher present.

Skill

Exam Readiness

Sustained accuracy under timed conditions, on both school exams and standardized tests.

Section 05

Common Student Challenges

The patterns Mr. Sharma sees most often — and exactly how each is addressed during tutoring.

Section 06

Why Human Physiology Matters

Why this course is one of the highest-leverage academic investments a family can make.

Why It Matters

Pre-Medical Foundation

Every medical school assumes a strong physiology background.

Why It Matters

Nursing & Allied Health

Physiology is the core science of nursing and allied-health training.

Why It Matters

MCAT Content

Physiology appears throughout the Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc sections of the MCAT.

Why It Matters

Clinical Reasoning

Understanding disease requires understanding normal physiology first.

Why It Matters

TEAS & HESI Preparation

Anatomy and physiology is a major content area on both nursing entrance exams.

Why It Matters

Sports & Exercise Science

Exercise physiology, cardiology, and sports medicine all build on this foundation.

Section 07

Connections to Other STEM Subjects

How Human Physiology connects to the rest of the Mr. Sharma curriculum — the courses it prepares students for, and the exams it supports.

Connection

Biology

Physiology extends the general-biology anatomy unit to full mechanistic depth.

Connection

Biochemistry

Every organ system has a characteristic metabolic profile.

Connection

Cell Biology

Every physiological function is a cellular function — the two courses reinforce each other.

Connection

MCAT

Physiology is one of the largest content areas on the exam.

Connection

TEAS & HESI

Anatomy and physiology is a major section on nursing entrance exams.

Connection

Pharmacology

Drug action makes sense only against a physiological baseline.

Advanced STEM Library

Comprehensive Human Physiology Formula Sheet.

A single premium reference covering every formula, definition, and result the course expects — organized by unit, written by Mr. Sharma. The full sheet is being authored and will be published in the Advanced STEM Library.

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Human Physiology Formula & Reference Sheet

Every key formula, definition, theorem, and reference students need — organized by unit and cross-referenced to the topic tree above.

  • Homeostasis & Cellular Physiology
  • Nervous System
  • Sensory Systems
  • Endocrine System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System

Free Resources

A growing library of premium references.

Curated reference material for every Human Physiology student. Full guides are being written by Mr. Sharma and will appear in the Advanced STEM Library as they are published.

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Resource

Human Physiology · Hormone Reference Sheet

Every major hormone with source, target, and function.

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Resource

Human Physiology · Nephron Diagram Guide

The nephron with every reabsorption and secretion labeled.

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Resource

Human Physiology · ECG Guide

Reading a normal and abnormal ECG with clinical correlations.

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Resource

Human Physiology · Cardiac Cycle Guide

The mechanical and electrical cycle in one integrated diagram.

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Resource

Human Physiology · Acid-Base Guide

The Henderson-Hasselbalch approach to metabolic and respiratory disturbances.

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Resource

Human Physiology · MCAT / TEAS Physiology Study Guide

A calibrated review plan for physiology on the MCAT, TEAS, and HESI.

How Mr. Sharma Teaches

A six-step path from first call to full mastery.

Every student follows the same disciplined arc — from an honest starting point to sustained fluency in the material.

  1. Step 01

    Initial Consultation

    A no-pressure conversation about goals, timeline, and current coursework.

  2. Step 02

    Diagnostic Assessment

    A focused diagnostic identifies exactly where each unit of the course stands.

  3. Step 03

    Personalized Learning Plan

    A written plan mapped to the student's timeline, coursework, and academic goals.

  4. Step 04

    Concept Mastery

    Underlying concepts are rebuilt where needed — every skill stands on real understanding.

  5. Step 05

    Guided Problem Solving

    One-on-one whiteboard instruction on every difficult problem type in the course.

  6. Step 06

    Assessment Preparation

    Targeted preparation for school assessments, standardized exams, and course finals.

Study Plans

Four premium tutoring timelines.

Each plan is a starting framework. Every student's actual schedule is customized after the diagnostic assessment.

4-Week

Intensive

Focused refinement for students already at a strong baseline heading into a major assessment.

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8-Week

Standard

Targeted work on the highest-impact units of the course plus consistent problem practice.

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12-Week

Comprehensive

Full concept review, unit-by-unit mastery, and periodic assessment checkpoints.

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Full Year

Mastery

The deepest preparation — foundations rebuilt, every unit mastered, ready for the next course in the sequence.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions families most often ask before beginning tutoring in this subject.

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Start with a focused strategy conversation.

The strategy session is the first step of working together — a focused academic planning and diagnostic conversation used to understand the student before any ongoing academic support begins.

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