HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

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

 

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

4.Skeletal System

  • Structure & Formation of Bones.

   
5.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

6.Urinary System

  • Structure & Functions of Kidneys
  • Formation of Urine
  • Factors affecting urinary excretion

7.Respiratory System

  • Structure & Functions of Lungs
  • External & Internal Respiration
  • Control of Respiration – Nervous & Chemical
  • Vital Capacity

 

9.00

8.Endocrine System

  • Hierarchical organization of human endocrine system  
  • Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands

9.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

10.Nervous System

  • Structure of Neurons
  • Meninges and Cerebro-Spinal fluid
  • Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord

11.Sense Organs

  • 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.

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

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

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

5.    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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