HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND PRAMOTIVE HEALTH (THEORY

Paper Code: 
GHSC 211 (A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of all the system of the human body.
  2. Understand the basic concepts of  promotive  health

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 


Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

GHSC 211A

 

 

Human Physiology and Promotive Health

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

 

CLO57: Interpret the current state of knowledge about the functional organization of the human body

CLO58:  Identify the correlation of physiology with various disorders and their pathogenesis.

CLO59: Comprehend  the concept of health, diseases and their prevention

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration,

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

  • Cells and Tissues- Structure and functionality of the cell .Types of Tissues (With respect to epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues)                                                                                       

  • Cardiovascular System
  • Blood – Composition and Functions, Erythropoiesis, Blood groups & Blood transfusion
  • Heart – Structure, Cardiac cycle, Cardiac output & Effect of exercise, Blood Pressure & Hypertension
  • Circulation of Blood – Systemic, Pulmonary, Portal and Coronary circulation & Heart Attacks

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
  • 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

 

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

Reproductive System  and Central Nervous System

  • Structure & functions of Male Reproductive Organs – Testes, Vas Deferens & Seminal Vesicles, Prostrate & Urethra
  • Structure & functions of Female Reproductive Organs – Uterus, Vagina, Fallopian tubes & Ovaries, Fertilization , Menstrual Cycle, menopause
  • Nervous System- Structure of Neurons
  • Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord
  • Actions and disorders of Pituitary, Thyroid and Parathyroid, Adrenal and Pancreatic hormones

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
  • Concept of health, diseases and its prevention
  • WHO definition of Health, Basic concept of Disease and Disease transmission,
  • Definition of Public Health and Disease Prevention, Concept of Immunization and
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Communicable Diseases-  Causative organism, Mode of transmission and Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis ,Enteric Fever, Dengue fever, HIV/AIIDS

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
  • Non Communicable Diseases-General risk factors and Prevention of Diabetes, Hypertension and Cancer
  • Mental Health -Psychosis, Neurosis, Drug abuse and Alcoholism
  • Maternal Health -Antenatal Care, Family Planning and contraception

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ganong WF (2003). Review of Medical Physiology, 21st ed. McGraw Hill.
  • J.E. Park and K. Park (2009). Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 20th edition. M/s Banarsi Das Bhanot, Jabalpur.
  • Ross and Wilson(1973). Foundation of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Division ofLongman Group Ltd.
  • Yash Pal Bedi (1980). A Handbook of Social and Preventive Medicine, Atma Ram and Sons.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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