Human Anatomy and Physiology Book

Syllabus

                      HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY-THEORY

Course Code: ER20-14T

Chapter . 1                                                                                      Hours .2

Topic  

Scope of Anatomy and Physiology

Definition of various terminologies

Chapter . 2                                                                                     Hours .2

Structure of Cell: Components and its functions

Chapter . 3                                                                                    Hours .4

 Tissues   of   the   human   body:    Epithelial,   Connective, Muscular   and   Nervous   tissues   -   their   sub-types   and characteristics.

                 Chapter .4                                                                                   Hours .3

Osseous system: structure and functions of bones of axial and appendicular                         skeletonClassification, types and movements of joints, disorders of joints

                Chapter .5                                                                                     Hours .8

Haemopoietic system

·         Composition and functions of blood

·         Process of Hemopoiesis

·         Characteristics   and   functions   of   RBCs,   WBCs   and platelets

·         Mechanism of Blood Clotting

·         Importance of Blood groups

     Chapter .6                                                                                           Hours .3

Lymphatic system

·         Lymph and lymphatic system, composition, function and its formation.

·         Structure and functions of spleen and lymph node.

     Chapter .7                                                                                           Hours .8

Cardiovascular system

·         Anatomy and Physiology of heart

·         Blood vessels and circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation)

·         Cardiac cycle and Heart sounds, Basics of ECG

·         Blood pressure and its regulation

   Chapter .8                                                                                             Hours .8

Respiratory system

·         Anatomy of respiratory organs and their functions.

·         Regulation Mechanism of respiration.

·         Respiratory volumes and capacities - definitions

 Chapter .9                                                                                             Hours .8

Digestive system

·         Anatomy and Physiology of GIT

·         Anatomy and functions of accessory glands

·         Physiology of digestion and absorption

 Chapter .10                                                                                           Hours .2

Skeletal muscles

·         Histology

·         Physiology of muscle contraction

·         Disorder of skeletal muscles

 Chapter .11                                                                                            Hours .8

Nervous system

·         Classification of nervous system

·         Anatomy and physiology of cerebrum, cerebellum, mid brain

·         Function of hypothalamus, medulla oblongata and basal ganglia

·         Spinal cord-structure and reflexes

·         Names and functions of cranial nerves.

·         Anatomy     and     physiology     of     sympathetic     and parasympathetic nervous system (ANS)

 Chapter .12                                                                                         Hours .6

Sense organs - Anatomy and physiology of

·         Eye

·         Ear

·         Skin

·         Tongue Nose

 Chapter .13                                                                                          Hours .4

Urinary system

·         Anatomy and physiology of urinary system

·         Physiology of urine formation

·         Renin - angiotensin system

·         Clearance tests and micturition

 Chapter .14                                                                                          Hours .6

Endocrine system (Hormones and their functions)

·         Pituitary gland

·         Adrenal gland

·         Thyroid and parathyroid gland

·         Pancreas and gonads

 Chapter .15                                                                                         Hours .4

Reproductive system

·         Anatomy of male and female reproductive system

·         Physiology of menstruation

·         Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis

·         Pregnancy and parturition