Cell: Structure and organelles - Functions of each component in the cell. Cell membrane –transport across membrane – origin of cell membrane potential – Action potential. Tissue: Types – Specialized tissues – Epithelial – Connective – Muscular – Nervous - functions
Skeletal system: Bones – types and functions- Physiology of bone formation. Joint – Types and functions. Fibrous – Cartilaginous – Synovial. Cartilage – Hyaline – Elastic – Fibro - functions. Structure of Muscle – Types and functions. Respiratory System: Components of respiratory system - Respiratory Mechanism: Inspiration – Expiration.
Blood composition and functions – RBC, WBC & Blood Platelet. Blood groups – Identification of blood groups and compatibility. Heart: Anatomy & Physiology – Conducting system of heart – Cardiac cycle – ECG - Heart sound - Blood vessels- regulation of heart rate –Coronary Circulation. Factors regulating Blood flow.
Digestive system: Organs of Digestive system – Digestion and Absorption. Urinary system: Structure of Kidney and Nephron. Mechanism of Urine formation , Urinary reflex – Homeostasis Regulation of blood pressure by urinary system.
Nervous System: Neuron - Types of Neuron, Synapses – Types and Transmission. Brain – Divisions of brain lobes - Cortical localizations and functions -. Spinal cord – Tracts of spinal cord - Reflex mechanism – Types of reflex. Autonomic nervous system and its functions. Special senses: Eye – Anatomy & Physiology, Ear - Anatomy & Physiology.
Reference Book:
1. Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Pearson Publishers, 2014 2. Gillian Pocock, Christopher D. Richards, The human Body – An introduction for Biomedical and Health Sciences, Oxford University Press, USA, 2013 3. William F.Ganong, ―Review of Medical Physiology‖, 22nd Edition, Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi, 2010 4. Eldra Pearl Solomon, ―Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology‖, W.B. Saunders Company, 2015 5. Guyton & Hall, ―Medical Physiology‖, 13th Edition, Elsevier Saunders, 2015
Text Book:
1. Gerard J. Tortora & Nicholas P. Anagnostakos, “Principles of Anatomy and Physiology”, Harper & Row Publishers, New York. 2. Prabhjot Kaur. Text Book of Anatomy and Physiology. Lotus Publsihers. 2014