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Semester I
BP101T. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY-I (Theory)
Unit I
• Introduction to the human body
Definition and scope of anatomy and physiology, levels of structural organization
and body systems, basic life processes, homeostasis, basic anatomical terminology.
• Cellular level of organization
Structure and functions of the cell, transport across the cell membrane, cell division,
cell junctions. General principles of cell communication, intracellular signaling
pathway activation by extracellular signal molecule, Forms of intracellular
signaling: a) Contact-dependent b) Paracrine c) Synaptic d) Endocrine
• Tissue level of organization
Classification of tissues, structure, location, and functions of epithelial, muscular and
nervous and connective tissues.
Unit II
• Integumentary system
Structure and functions of the skin
• Skeletal system
Divisions of the skeletal system, types of bone, salient features, and functions of bones of axial and
appendicular skeletal system
Organization of skeletal muscle, physiology of muscle contraction, neuromuscular junction
• Joints
Structural and functional classification, types of joint movements, and their articulation
Unit III
• Body fluids and blood
• Body fluids, composition, and functions of blood, hemopoiesis, formation of
hemoglobin, anemia, mechanisms of coagulation, blood grouping, Rh factors, transfusion, its
significance and disorders of the blood, Reticuloendothelial system.
• Lymphatic system
Lymphatic organs and tissues, lymphatic vessels, lymph circulation, and functions of lymphatic
system
Unit IV
Peripheral nervous system:
Classification of the peripheral nervous system: Structure and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Origin and functions of spinal and cranial nerves.
• Special senses
Structure and functions of eye, ear, nose, and tongue and their disorders.
Unit V
• Cardiovascular system
Hear—t anatomy of heart, blood circulation, blood vessels, structure and functions of
artery, vein, and capillaries, elements of the conduction system of heart and heartbeat, its regulation by the autonomic nervous system, cardiac output, cardiac cycle. Regulation of blood pressure, pulse, electrocardiogram, and disorders of the heart.
Recommended Books: (Latest Editions)
1. Essentials of Medical Physiology by K. Sembulingam and P. Sembulingam. Jaypee brothers medical publishers, New Delhi.
2. Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness by Kathleen J.W. Wilson, Churchill
Livingstone, New York
3. Physiological basis of Medical Practice-Best and Tailor. Williams &
Wilkins Co, Riverview, MI USA
4. Textbook of Medical Physiology- Arthur C, Guyton andJohn.E. Hall. Miamisburg, OH,
U.S.A.
5. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora Grabowski. Palmetto, GA, U.S.A.
6. Textbook of Human Histology by Inderbir Singh, Jaypee brother's medical publishers,
New Delhi.
7. Textbook of Practical Physiology by C.L. Ghai, Jaypee brother's medical publishers,
New Delhi.
8. Practical workbook of Human Physiology by K. Srinageswari and Rajeev Sharma,
Jaypee brother's medical publishers, New Delhi.
Reference Books (Latest Editions)
1. Physiological basis of Medical Practice-Best and Tailor. Williams & Wilkins
Co, Riverview, MI USA
2. Textbook of Medical Physiology- Arthur C, Guyton, and John. E. Hall. Miamisburg, OH, U.S.A.
3. Human Physiology (vol 1 and 2) by Dr. C.C. Chatterrje, Academic Publishers Kolkata
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