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Human Physiology (Theory)
Paper Code:
H.SC-202
Credits:
03
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.
9.00
Unit I:
Cells and Tissues, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System
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, 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
Lymphatic System
- Structure & Functions of Lymph, Lymph vessels and Lymph nodes
- Importance in diseases
9.00
Unit II:
Skeletal System & Digestive System
Skeletal System
- Structure & Formation of Bones.
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 & Respiratory System
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:
Endocrine System & Reproductive System
Endocrine System
- Hierarchical organization of human endocrine system
- Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands
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
9.00
Unit V:
Nervous System & Sense Organs
.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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