Human Physiology

Paper Code: 
CND 101
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable thevstudents

  • To know in detail about various systems of body
  • To acquire knowledge regarding the human body

 

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

1.  Cell and Tissues

  • Structure and functions

2.  Skeletal system

  • Structure, formation and types of bones

3.  Sense  Organs

  • structure and functions
9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

1.  Cardiovascular system

  • Blood: composition, functions, blood group
  • Heart: structure, blood vessels, cardiac cycle
  • Circulation of blood
  • Blood pressure, hypertension, heart attack

2.  Lymphatic system

  • Structure and function of lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes
  • Importance and significance in diseases
  • Immunity and vaccines
9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

3.  Nervous system

  • Structures and functions of neurons
  • Structure and function of brain and spinal cord
  • Peripheral system
  • Hypothalamus and its functions

4.   Endocrine System

  • Structure and function of endocrine glands
  • Role of hormones
  • Related disorders
9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

5.  Digestive system

  • Structure and functions of digestive organs
  • Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, protein and fats

6.  Respiratory system

  • Structure and functions of respiratory organs
  •  Role of lungs in exchange of gases
  • Vital capacity

 

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

7.  Urinary system

  • Structure and function of kidney
  • Urine formation
  • Factors affecting urine formation and excretion

8.  Reproductive  system

  • Structure and functions of male and 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
  4. Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

 

References: 

1. Keele, C.A. and Neil, E. (1978).samson Wright's Applied Physiology, Oxford University Press

2. Tortora,G.J. and Anagnostakos, N.P. (1984). Principles of anatomy and Physiology, Harper and Row Publisher, New York

3. Armstrong, K.F. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses.

4. Pearce, A. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Faber and Faber

5. Pike and Brown. Nutrition- An integrated Approach. John Wiley and Sons, New York

6. Robinson, C. H. and Lawler. M.R. Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition. Macmillan

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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