Human Physiology

Paper Code: 
CND 131
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students: 

  • To know the detail about various systems of body
  • To acquire knowledge regarding the human body
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

24FND131

Human Physiology (Theory)

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

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures, Power point presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Class presentation

 

 

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Cells, Tissues, Skeletal System, and Sense Organs
  1. Cell and Tissues
  • Structure and functions
  1. Skeletal system
  • Structure, formation & types of bones
  1. Sense organs
    • Structure & functions

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Understanding the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Cardiovascular system
  • Blood: composition, functions, blood group
  • Heart: structure, blood vessels, cardiac cycle
  • Circulation of blood
  • Blood pressure, hypertension, heart attack
  • Lymphatic system
  • Structure & function of lymph
  • Lymph vessels
  • Lymph nodes
  • Importance and significance in diseases
  • Immunity & vaccines

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Understanding Nervous and Endocrine Systems

      

  • Nervous system
  • Structure & function of neurons
  • Structure & function of Brain & spinal cord
  • Peripheral system
  • Hypothalamus & its functions
  1. Endocrine system
  • Structure & function of endocrine glands
  • Role of hormones
  • Related Disorders

    

12.00
Unit IV: 
Understanding the Digestive and Respiratory system

1.    Digestive system

·        Structure & functions of digestive organs

·        Digestion & absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, fats

2.     Respiratory system

·        Structure &function of respiratory organs

·        Role of lungs in exchange of gases

Vital capacity

12.00
Unit V: 
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
  4. Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,13th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
References: 
  1. Keele, C.A. and Neil, E. (1978) Samson Wright’s Applied Physiology,

Oxford University Press

  1. Tortora, G.J. and N. P. Anagnostakos (1984), Principles of Anatomy and

Physiology, Harper and Row Publisher, New York

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

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

  1. Pike and Brown: Nutrition – An integrated approach – John Wiley and sons,

New York

  1. Robinson C.H., Lawler M.R. ‘Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition’. Macmillan

 

e- resources

  1. https://www.uc.edu/content/dam/uc/ce/docs/OLLI/Page%20Content/very%20short%20presentation%20about%20Cells%20and%20Tissues.pdf
  2. https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/170-Anatomy-Circulatory-System.ppt
  3. https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/177-Anatomy-Endocrine-System.ppt
  4. https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/179-Anatomy-Nervous-System.ppt

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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