This course will enable the students:
CO1: Evaluate the intricate structures and functions of cells, tissues, the skeletal system, and sense organs.
CO2: Synthesize advanced concepts in cardiovascular and lymphatic system anatomy, physiology, and immunology, demonstrating proficiency in analyzing the interplay
CO3: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the nervous and endocrine systems, their interplay in physiological processes.
CO4: Demonstrate advanced synthesis of knowledge in gastrointestinal and respiratory system anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
CO5: Analyze and assess the structure, functions, and physiological processes of the urinary and reproductive systems.
CO6: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction
Unit I
Cells, Tissues, Skeletal System, and Sense Organs
Unit II
Understanding the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Cardiovascular system
Understanding Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Understanding the Digestive and Respiratory system
Understanding the Urinary and Reproductive system
Urinary system
· Structure & functions of kidney
· Urine formation
· Factors affecting urine formation & excretion
1. Reproductive system
· Structure & functions of male & female reproductive organs
Menstrual cycle, spermatogenesis
Essential Readings:
1. Sears, W. G. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses
2. Donald C Rizzo. (2007). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Thomas Learning 2007
3. Glenister, TWA & Jean RW Ross (2004) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses CBS Publishers
Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,13th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier
Suggested Readings:
Oxford University Press
Physiology, Harper and Row Publisher, New York
Pearce, A. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Faber and Faber
New York
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