Anatomy and Physiology

Unit I: Physiology of Digestive System:                                                                   (15 Hrs.)

1.1 Anatomy and physiology of gastrointestinal tract, Salivary gland, Pancreas and Liver.

1.2 Digestion and absorption in gastrointestinal tract

1.3 Balanced diet, obesity and starvation.

1.4 Vitamins and their role in nutrition.

 

Unit II: Physiology of Respiration:                                                                          (15 Hrs.)

2.1 Anatomy and physiology, respiratory tract and pulmonary ventilation.

2.2 Pulmonary air volumes and capacities.

2.3 Exchange of Oxygen and carbon dioxide.

2.4 Control of respiration.

 

Unit III: Physiology of Circulation:                                                             (15 Hrs.)

3.1 Blood, Composition of blood, blood coagulation.

3.2 Blood groups and blood transfusion.

3.3 Anatomy and physiology Heart and blood vessels, Heart blood supply. 

3.4 Conduction system and pace maker.

3.5 Electrocardiogram, Cardiac Cycle and heart sound.

 

Unit IV: Physiology of Excretion and Endocrine System:                                    (15 Hrs.)

4.1 Anatomy and physiology of the kidneys, nephron and mechanism of urine formation.

4.2 Urinary bladder, process of micturation, Hemodilasis and Artificial kidney.

4.3 Anatomy and physiology of Pitutory gland and Adrenal gland.

4.4 Anatomy and physiology of Thyroid and Parathyroid gland.