Human Physiology and Promotive Health

• ·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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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