HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CND 131
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives:

To enable the students

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

 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

 
 

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
Unit I: 
UNIT I

Cell and Tissue –Structure of cell, Types of tissues                                                        Cardiovascular System

  • Blood – Composition and Functions, Erythropoiesis, 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
Unit II: 
Unit II

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
Unit III: 
Unit III

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
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

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
Unit V: 
Unit V

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: 

REFERENCE Books:

  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: 
2023-2024
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