HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

SYLLABUS OF FIRST YEAR PHARM D 
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Scope of anatomy and physiology:

   basic terminologies used in this subject (Description of the body as such planes and terminologies)

Structure of cell:

    its components and their functions. 

Elementary tissues of the human body: 

      epithelial, connective, Muscular and nervous tissues-their sub-types and characteristics 

 Osseous system -

      a) structure, composition and functions of the Skeleton. 

      b) Classification of joints, Types of movements of joints and disorders of joints (Definitions only)

 Haemopoietic System 

      a) Composition and functions of blood 

      b) Haemopoiesis and disorders of blood components (definition of disorder) 

      c) Blood groups

      d) Clotting factors and mechanism 

      e) Platelets and disorders of coagulation

 Lymph 

      a) Lymph and lymphatic system, composition, formation and circulation. 

      b) Spleen: structure and functions, Disorders 

      c) Disorders of lymphatic system (definition only) 

Cardiovascular system

      a) Anatomy and functions of heart 

      b) Blood vessels and circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation) 

      c) Electrocardiogram (ECG) 

      d) Cardiac cycle and heart sounds 

       e) Blood pressure – its maintenance and regulation 

       f) Definition of the following disorders Hypertension, Hypotension, Arteriosclerosis,

           Atherosclerosis, Angina, Myocardial infarction, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac arrhythmias 

Respiratory system 

       a) Anatomy of respiratory organs and functions 

       b) Mechanism / physiology of respiration and regulation of respiration 

       c) Transport of respiratory gases 

      d) Respiratory volumes and capacities, and Definition of: Hypoxia, Asphyxia, Dybarism, 

           Oxygen therapy and resuscitation. 

Digestive system 

       a) Anatomy and physiology of GIT 

       b) Anatomy and functions of accessory glands of GIT 

       c) Digestion and absorption 

       d) Disorders of GIT (definitions only) 

 Nervous system 

       a) Definition and classification of nervous system 

       b) Anatomy, physiology and functional areas of cerebrum 

       c) Anatomy and physiology of cerebellum 

       d) Anatomy and physiology of mid brain 

       e) Thalamus, hypothalamus and Basal Ganglia 

       f) Spinal card: Structure & reflexes – mono-poly-planter 

       g) Cranial nerves – names and functions 

       h) ANS – Anatomy & functions of sympathetic & parasympathetic N.S. 

Urinary system 

       a) Anatomy and physiology of urinary system 

       b) Formation of urine 

       c) Renin Angiotensin system – Juxtaglomerular apparatus - acid base Balance 

       d) Clearance tests and micturition

 Endocrine system 

       a) Pituitary gland 

       b) Adrenal gland 

       c) Thyroid and Parathyroid glands 

       d) Pancreas and gonads 

Reproductive system 

       a) Male and female reproductive system 

       b) Their hormones – Physiology of menstruation 

       c) Spermatogenesis & Oogenesis 

       d) Sex determination (genetic basis) 

       e) Pregnancy and maintenance and parturition 

       f) Contraceptive devices 

Sense organs 

       a) Eye 

       b) Ear 

       c) Skin 

      d) Tongue & Nose 

Skeletal muscles 

       a) Histology. 

       b) Physiology of Muscle contraction.

       c) Physiological properties of skeletal muscle and their disorders (definitions) 

Sports physiology 

       a) Muscles in exercise, Effect of athletic training on muscles and muscle performance, 

       b) Respiration in exercise, CVS in exercise, Body heat in exercise, Body fluids and salts in exercise, 

       c) Drugs and athletics.