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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Paper Code:
CND 131
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
Objectives:
To enable the students
• To acquire knowledge regarding the human body
• To know in detail about various systems of body
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Course Outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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CO1:Develop the current state of knowledge about the anatomy of different organs. CO2: Develop the current state of knowledge about the physiology of different organs. CO3:Build the correlation of physiology with various disorders and their pathogenesis. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, power point presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
9.00
Unit I:
Unit I
Cell and Tissue –Structure of cell, Types of tissues 9Hrs
Cardiovascular System
• Blood – Composition and Functions, Erytropoiesis, Blood groups & Blood banks
• Heart – Structure, Cardiac cycle, Cardiac output & Effect of exercise, Blood Pressure & Hypertension
• Circulation of Blood – Systemic, Pulmonary, Portal and Coronary circulation & Heart Attacks
Lymphatic System
• Structure & Functions of Lymph, Lymph vessels and Lymph nodes
• Importance in diseases
9.00
Unit II:
Unit II
Skeletal System
• Structure & Formation of Bones. Osteoporosis
Digestive System
• Structure & Functions of Stomach, Small Intestine, Large intestine, Pancreas, Islets of Langerhans, Liver & Gall Bladder
• Digestion & Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats
9.00
Unit III:
Unit III
Urinary System
• Structure & Functions of Kidneys
• Formation of Urine
• Factors affecting urinary excretion
Respiratory System
• Structure & Functions of Lungs
• External & Internal Respiration
• Control of Respiration – Nervous & Chemical
• Vital Capacity
9.00
Unit IV:
Unit IV
Endocrine System
• Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands
Reproductive System
• Structure & functions of Male Reproductive Organs – Testes, Vas Deferens & Vasectomy, Seminal Vesicles, Prostrate & Urethra
• Structure & functions of Female Reproductive Organs – Uterus, Vagina, Fallopian tubes & Tubectomy, Ovaries, Fertilization including invitro. Menstrual Cycle
• Physiology of Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation and Menopause
9.00
Unit V:
Unit V
Nervous System
• Structure of Neurons
• Meninges and Cerebro-Spinal fluid
• Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord
Sense Organs
• Structures and Functions – Tongue, Nose, Eyes, Ears, Skin
Essential Readings:
1. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses-Evelyn Pearce, J P Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd.
2. Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
References:
1. A Text Book of Medical Physiology: Guyton Holt Saunder & Co.
2. Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses-Kathleer Armstrong 2nd Edition- Balliere Tindall, Ist Anne’s Road East bowne, East Sussex London.
3. Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses and students of Human Biology-Fourth Edition W.Gordon Sears-London Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.
4. Human Anatomy & Physiology: Elaine N. Marieb The Benjamin/ Cummings Publishing Company.Inc.
5. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology Fourth Edition – Gerard J. Tortora and Nicholas P. Anagnostakos – Harper & Row Publishers, New York.
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