HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
25DND184
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

1.     Understand the anatomy and physiology of all the system of the human body.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

25DND

184

Human Physiology

(Theory)

CO17: Evaluate the intricate structures and functions of cells, tissues and the skeletal system

CO18: Examine detailed anatomical structures and physiological functions of cardiovascular system.

CO19: Assess comprehensive functions of the endocrine system and its role in physiological processes.

CO20: Demonstrate advanced synthesis of knowledge in gastrointestinal system- anatomy and physiology

CO21: Analyze and assess the structure, functions, and physiological processes of the urinary system.

CO22: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Case studies on preparation of diet plans for a given situation

 

 

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Individual and group projects

 

6.00
Unit I: 
● Introduction to human body and Bone structure

Ø  Cells, Tissues, Various organs and their position

Ø  Bone Structure, formation of bone, types & functions

6.00
Unit II: 
• Cardiovascular system

Ø  Blood: composition, functions, blood group

Ø  Heart: structure, blood vessels, cardiac cycle

Ø  Circulation of blood

Ø  Blood pressure, hypertension, heart attack

6.00
Unit III: 
• Endocrine system

Ø  Structure and functions of Endocrine glands – Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal, Pancreatic Islets, Pineal

Ø  Hormones and their mechanism of action and control of hormone secretions

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
• Digestive system

Ø  Organs of digestive System – structure and their functions (mouth, salivary gland, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine)

Ø  Composition, function and regulation of secretions – salivary, gastric, pancreatic, bile and intestinal juices

Ø  Digestion and absorption of nutrients

6.00
Unit V: 
• Urinary system

Ø Structure and functions of urinary organs, blood supply

Ø Physiology of urine formation – glomerular filtration

Ø Urine volume and composition

Ø Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-base Homeostasis

Essential Readings: 

1.   Sears, W. G. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

2.   Donald C Rizzo. (2007). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Thomas Learning 2007

3.   Glenister, TWA & Jean RW Ross (2004) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses CBS Publishers

4.   Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,13th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

References: 

1.     Keele, C.A. and Neil, E. (1978) Samson Wright’s Applied Physiology, Oxford University Press

2.     Tortora, G.J. and N. P. Anagnostakos (1984), Principles of Anatomy and

3.     Physiology, Harper and Row Publisher, New York

4.     Armstrong, K.F. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

5.     Pearce, A. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Faber and Faber

6.     Pike and Brown: Nutrition – An integrated approach – John Wiley and sons, New York

7.     Robinson C.H., Lawler M.R. ‘Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition’. Macmillan 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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