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Human Physiology (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
H.SC-202
Credits: 
03
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.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Cells and Tissues, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System

Cells and Tissues- Structure and functionality of the cell .Types of Tissues (With respect to epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues)                                                                                             

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

Lymphatic System

  • Structure & Functions of Lymph, Lymph vessels and Lymph nodes
  • Importance in diseases

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Skeletal System & Digestive System

Skeletal System

  • Structure & Formation of Bones.              

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: 
Urinary System & Respiratory System

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: 
Endocrine System & Reproductive System

Endocrine System

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

 

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

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Nervous System & Sense Organs

.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.
  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: 
2019-2020 [2]

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