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Human Physiology and Promotive Health [1]

Paper Code: 
GHSC 211 (A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
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.
  • To  understand the basic concepts of  promotive  health
12.00
Unit I: 

  • ·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, Erythropoiesis, 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
12.00
Unit II: 
  • Digestive System- Structure & Functions of Stomach, Small Intestine, Large intestine, Pancreas, Islets of Langerhans, Liver & Gall Bladder
  • Digestion & Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats
  • Urinary System-Structure & Functions of Kidneys
  • Formation of Urine
12.00
Unit III: 

Reproductive System  and Central Nervous 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, menopause

·         Nervous System- Structure of Neurons

  • ·         Structure & Functions of Brain and Spinal cord
  • ·         Actions and disorders of Pituitary, Thyroid and Parathyroid, Adrenal and Pancreatic hormones

                                                                                      

12.00
Unit IV: 
  • Concept of health, diseases and its prevention
  • WHO definition of Health, Basic concept of Disease and Disease transmission,
  • Definition of Public Health and Disease Prevention, Concept of Immunization and
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Communicable Diseases-  Causative organism, Mode of transmission and Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis ,Enteric Fever, Dengue fever, HIV/AIIDS

 

12.00
Unit V: 
  • Non Communicable Diseases-General risk factors and Prevention of Diabetes, Hypertension and Cancer
  • Mental Health -Psychosis, Neurosis, Drug abuse and Alcoholism
  • Maternal Health -Antenatal Care, Family Planning and contraception
Academic Year: 
2019-2020 [2]

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