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Human Physiology (Theory)
Paper Code:
HSC-202
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
This course will enable the student to:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of all the system of the human body.
10.00
Unit I:
1. Cells and Tissues- Structure and functionality of the cell .Types of Tissues (With respect to epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues)
2.Cardiovascular System
- Blood – Composition and Functions, Erytropoiesis, 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
3.Lymphatic System
- Structure & Functions of Lymph, Lymph vessels and Lymph nodes
- Importance in diseases
8.00
Unit II:
1.Skeletal System
- Structure & Formation of Bones. Osteoporosis
2.Digestive System
- Structure & Functions of Stomach, Small Intestine, Large intestine, Pancreas, Islets of Langerhans, Liver & Gall Bladder
- Digestion & Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats
10.00
Unit III:
1.Urinary System
- Structure & Functions of Kidneys
- Formation of Urine
- Factors affecting urinary excretion
2.Respiratory System
- Structure & Functions of Lungs
- External & Internal Respiration
- Control of Respiration – Nervous & Chemical
- Vital Capacity
9.00
Unit IV:
1.Endocrine System
- Hierarchical organization of human endocrine system
- Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands
2.Reproductive 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
8.00
Unit V:
1.Nervous System
- Structure of Neurons
- Meninges and Cerebro-Spinal fluid
- Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord
2.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.
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.
