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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (THEORY)
Paper Code:
CND 101
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
Objectives:
This course will enable the students
• To know in detail about various systems of body
• To acquire knowledge regarding the human body
9.00
Unit I:
UNIT I
1. Cell and Tissues
• Structure and functions
2. Skeletal system
• Structure, formation & types of bones
3. Sense organs
• Structure & functions
9.00
Unit II:
UNIT II
4. Cardiovascular system
• Blood: composition, functions, blood group
• Heart: structure, blood vessels, cardiac cycle
• Circulation of blood
• Blood pressure, hypertension, heart attack
5. Lymphatic system
• Structure & function of lymph
Lymph vessels
Lymph nodes
• Importance and significance in diseases
• Immunity & vaccines
9.00
Unit III:
UNIT III
6. Nervous system
• Structure & function of neurons
• Structure & function of Brain & spinal cord
• Peripheral system
• Hypothalamus & its functions
7. Endocrine system
• Structure & function of endocrine glands
• Role of hormones
• Related disorders
9.00
Unit IV:
UNIT IV
8. Digestive system
• Structure & functions of digestive organs
• Digestion & absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, fats
9. Respiratory system
• Structure &function of respiratory organs
• Role of lungs in exchange of gases
• Vital capacity
9.00
Unit V:
UNIT-V
10. Urinary system
• Structure & functions of kidney
• Urine formation
• Factors affecting urine formation &excretion
11. Reproductive system
• Structure & functions of male & female reproductive organs
• Menstrual cycle, spermatogenesis
Essential Readings:
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,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
References:
Books Recommended:
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
Physiology, Harper and Row Publisher, New York
3. Armstrong, K.F. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses
4. Pearce, A. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Faber and Faber
5. Pike and Brown: Nutrition – An integrated approach – John Wiley and sons,
New York
6. Robinson C.H., Lawler M.R. ‘Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition’. Macmillan
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