HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

·         Various organs and their position

·         Homeostasis and Homeostatic imbalance

·         Meaning of Terms – anatomy, physiology, etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology

·         Cells, tissues, membrane, glands, body cavities

Bone structure, types and formation

·         Incidence, etiology, pathology. clinical manifestations, dietary management and

     counselling in Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis

·         Heart – Structure, blood circulation, conducting system of heart, cardiac cycle,  

·         Blood and Plasma Protein -Composition and Function

·         Blood formation and factors controlling Erythropoiesis.

·         Anatomy of blood vessels and physiology of circulation

·         Blood pressure and its control

Lymphatic System

·         Lymph vessels, Lymph organs and tissues

·         Nonspecific defense mechanism. Immunity - cell mediated, humoral, and acquired

Respiratory System and associated organs 

·         Transport and exchange of gases

·         Control of Respiration

·         Lung volume and capacity

·         Incidence, etiology, diagnosis and clinical manifestations of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Nervous System  

• Structure of neurons, Nerve impulse transmission, structure and functions of brain and spinal cord
• Disorders of brain – stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis

Gastro-intestinal System                                                                           

·         Organs of digestive System – structure and their functions (mouth, salivary gland,    pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine)

·         Composition, function and regulation of secretions – salivary, gastric, pancreatic, bile          and intestinal juices

·         Digestion and absorption of nutrients 

Urinary System   

·         Structure and functions of urinary organs, blood supply

·         Physiology of urine formation – glomerular filtration

·         Urine volume and composition

·         Pathophysiology of renal stones

·         Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-base Homeostasis

·         Fluid compartments and fluid balance, Concentration of solution, Electrolytes,          Movement of body fluids, Acid base balance

Endocrine System

·         Endocrine glands – Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreatic Islets, Pineal

·         Hormones and their mechanism of action and control of hormone secretions

Reproductive system

·         Structure and functions of female reproductive organs, menstrual cycle, menopause