A Brief On Biological Thermodynamics for Human Physiology.

Thermodynamics, the science of energy interactions, governs the direction of processes found in nature. While the application of the subject is wide in science and technology, its connection to biological sciences and in particular to bioengineering is becoming increasingly important. In this work, after a brief introduction to the fundamental concepts in thermodynamics, we focus on its application in human physiology. A review of application of thermodynamics to the interaction between human body and environment is presented. Research works on biological systems e.g. the nervous system, and the cardiovascular systems are summarized. The metabolism process under the light of energy exchange and exergetic performance is reviewed and finally the role of the subject in understanding and combating diseases are highlighted.