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Human Physiology
Paper Code:
CND 131
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
To enable the students
- To acquire knowledge regarding the human body
- To know in detail about various systems of body
9.00
Unit I:
Cell and Tissue –Structure of cell, Types of tissues
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses-Evelyn Pearce, J P Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd.
- Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
References:
- A Text Book of Medical Physiology: Guyton Holt Saunder & Co.
- Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses-Kathleer Armstrong 2nd Edition- Balliere Tindall, Ist Anne’s Road East bowne, East Sussex London.
- Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses and students of Human Biology-Fourth Edition W.Gordon Sears-London Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: Elaine N. Marieb The Benjamin/ Cummings Publishing Company.Inc.
- Principles of Anatomy & Physiology Fourth Edition – Gerard J. Tortora and Nicholas P. Anagnostakos – Harper & Row Publishers, New York.
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