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PHYSIOLOGY-I (PHYL101): Course Contents (Physiology-I)

Physiology is the study of how the human body works. It describes the chemistry and physics behind basic body functions, from how molecules behave in cells to how systems of organs work together.

Course Outlines

COURSE CONTENTSCELL PHYSIOLOGY:
  • Functional organization of human body
  • Homeostasis
  • Control systems in the body
  • Cell membrane and its functions
  • Cell organelles and their functions
  • Genes: control and function
NERVE AND MUSCLE:
  • Structure and function of neuron
  • Physiological properties of nerve fibers
  • Action potential
  • Conduction of nerve impulse
  • Nerve degeneration and regeneration
  • Synapses
  • Physiological structure of muscle
  • Skeletal muscle contraction
  • Skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle contraction
  • Neuromuscular junction and transmission
  • Excitation contraction coupling
  • Structure and function of motor unit
BLOOD:
  • Composition and general functions of blood
  • Plasma proteins their production and function
  • Erythropoiesis and red blood cell function
  • Structure, function, production and different types of haemoglobin
  • Iron absorption storage and metabolism
  • Blood indices, Function, production and type of white blood cells
  • Function and production of platelets
  • Clotting mechanism of blood
  • Blood groups and their role in blood transfusion
  • Complications of blood transfusion with reference to ABO & RHincompatibility
  • Components of reticuloendothelial systems, gross and microscopic structure including tonsil,
  • lymph node and spleen
  • Development and function of reticuloendothelial system
LAB WORK

Course Objectives

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Define the terminology related to the structure and function of the human body systems
Compare and contrast the structural and functional characteristicsof the various human body cells
Describe basic chemical concepts and principles as they apply tothe structure and functioning of
the blood and neuromuscular system
Analyze the interrelationships of body organ systems, homeostasis, and the complementarity of
structure and functioningof the blood and neuromuscular system
Demonstrate advance techniques to investigate the body andinterpret data to be used for diagnosis
and treatment
Define the principles behind medical instrumentation and their usage