HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Paper Code: 
CND 131
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
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

 

Course outcomes :

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CND 131

Human Physiology

CO1:Develop  the current state of knowledge about the anatomy of different organs.

CO2: Develop  the current state of knowledge about the physiology of different organs.

CO3:Build   the correlation of physiology with various disorders and their pathogenesis.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, power point presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Cell and Tissue –Structure of cell, Types of tissues                          
Cardiovascular System
• Blood – Composition and Functions, Erytropoiesis, Blood groups & Blood banks
• 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

Skeletal System

  • Structure & Formation of Bones. Osteoporosis

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

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

Endocrine System

  • Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid & Adrenal Glands

Reproductive System

  • Structure & functions of Male Reproductive Organs – Testes, Vas Deferens & Vasectomy, Seminal Vesicles, Prostrate & Urethra
  • Structure & functions of Female Reproductive Organs – Uterus, Vagina, Fallopian tubes & Tubectomy, Ovaries, Fertilization including invitro. Menstrual Cycle
  • Physiology of Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation and Menopause

 

9.00

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: 
  1. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses-Evelyn Pearce, J P Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd.
  2. Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

 

 

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: 
2021-2022
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