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BP101T.

HUMAN ANATOMY ANDPHYSIOLOGY-I (Theory)

45 Hours

Scope: This subject is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on the structure and

functions of the various systems of the human body. It also helps in understanding both

homeostatic mechanisms. The subject provides the basic knowledge required to

understand the various disciplines of pharmacy.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to

1. Explain the gross morphology, structure and functions of various organs of the human

body.

2. Describe the various homeostatic mechanisms and their imbalances.

3. Identify the various tissues and organs of different systems of human body.

4. Perform the various experiments related to special senses and nervous system.

5. Appreciate coordinated working pattern of different organs of each system

Course Content:

Unit I

 Introduction to 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 cell, transport across 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 skin

 Skeletal system

Divisions of 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 joints movements and its

Articulation

Unit III

 Body fluids and blood

Body fluids, composition and functions of blood, hemopoeisis, formation of

hemoglobin, anemia, mechanisms of coagulation, blood grouping, Rh factors,

transfusion, its significance and disorders of blood, Reticulo endothelial system.

 Lymphatic system

Lymphatic organs and tissues, lymphatic vessels, lymph circulation and functions of

lymphatic system

Unit IV

Peripheral nervous system:

Classification of peripheral nervous system: Structure and functions of

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

Heart– anatomyof heart, blood circulation, blood vessels, structure and functions of

artery, vein and capillaries, elements of conduction system of heart and heart beat, its

regulation by autonomic nervous system, cardiac output, cardiac cycle. Regulation of

blood pressure, pulse, electrocardiogram and disorders of heart.

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