Human Physiology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
CND131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

To enable the students

  • To acquire knowledge regarding the human body
  • To know in detail about various systems of body

12.00
Unit I: 
Cell and Tissue –Structure of cell, Types of tissues
  • Cardiovascular System
  1. Blood – Composition and Functions, Erytropoiesis, Blood groups & Blood banks
  2. Heart – Structure, Cardiac cycle, Cardiac output & Effect of exercise, Blood Pressure & Hypertension
  3. Circulation of Blood – Systemic, Pulmonary, Portal and Coronary circulation & Heart Attacks
  •  Lymphatic System
  1. Structure & Functions of Lymph, Lymph vessels and Lymph nodes
  2. Importance in diseases
12.00
Unit II: 
Skeletal and Digestive System

 

  • Skeletal System

Ø  Structure & Formation of Bones. Osteoporosis             

  • Digestive System

Ø  Structure & Functions of Stomach, Small Intestine, Large intestine, Pancreas, Islets of Langerhans, Liver & Gall Bladder

Ø  Digestion & Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats

12.00
Unit III: 
Urinary and Respiratory System

 

  • Urinary System

Ø  Structure & Functions of Kidneys

Ø  Formation of Urine

Ø  Factors affecting urinary excretion

 

  • Respiratory System

Ø  Structure & Functions of Lungs

Ø  External & Internal Respiration

Ø  Control of Respiration – Nervous & Chemical

Ø  Vital Capacity

12.00
Unit IV: 
Endocrine System & 8.Reproductive System

 

  • Endocrine System

Ø  Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands

 

  • Reproductive System

Ø  Structure & functions of Male Reproductive Organs – Testes, Vas Deferens & Vasectomy, Seminal Vesicles, Prostrate & Urethra

Ø  Structure & functions of Female Reproductive Organs – Uterus, Vagina, Fallopian tubes & Tubectomy, Ovaries, Fertilization including invitro. Menstrual Cycle

Ø  Physiology of Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation and Menopause

12.00
Unit V: 
Nervous System an Sense Organs
  • Nervous System
  1. Structure of Neurons
  2. Meninges and Cerebro-Spinal fluid
  3. Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord

 

  • Sense Organs
  1. Structures and Functions – Tongue, Nose, Eyes, Ears, Skin

 

Essential Readings: 

 

  1. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses-Evelyn Pearce, J P Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd.

 

References: 

 

  1. A Text Book of Medical Physiology: Guyton Holt Saunder & Co.

 

  1. Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses-Kathleer Armstrong 2nd Edition- Balliere Tindall, Ist Anne’s Road East bowne, East Sussex London.

 

  1. Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses and students of Human Biology-Fourth Edition W.Gordon Sears-London Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd.

 

  1. Human Anatomy & Physiology: Elaine N. Marieb The Benjamin/ Cummings Publishing Company.Inc.

 

  1. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology Fourth Edition – Gerard J. Tortora and Nicholas P. Anagnostakos – Harper & Row Publishers, New York.

Academic Year: 
2014-2015
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