HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Objective:
To enable the students
- To acquire knowledge regarding the human body
- To know in detail about various systems of body
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
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
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
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
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.