(Syllabus) Syllabus of Jamia Hamdard Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharmacy) - Ist Year - BPH07 Human Anatomy & Physiology

Syllabus of Jamia Hamdard Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharmacy) - Ist Year - BPH07 Human Anatomy & Physiology

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (THEORY)
Total Teaching Hours: 75

1. Introduction
i) Definition and scope of anatomy, physiology and related sciences. Anatomical terms in relation To parts of the body, system and organs.
ii) Study of human skeleton.

2. Cell
i) Structures and their functions.
ii) Genetic control of cell function.

3. Tissues of the Body
i) Types of tissues and their functions.
ii) Physiology of muscle contraction.
iii) Neuromuscular transmission.

4. Membrane
i) General principles of membrane permeability transport.
ii) Mechanisms and electrophysiology of membrane.

5. Nervous System
i) General anatomy and physiology of neurons, synapses, neurohumoral transmission.
ii) Central nervous system, its various parts and their functions.
iii) RAS, Limbic system, Physiology of sleep, CSF, Sensory and motor pathway.
iv) Autonomic nervous system.
v) Reflex arc, conditioned and unconditioned reflexes.

6. Cardiovascular System and Blood
i) Structures and functions of heart and blood vessels.
ii) Heart sounds, ECG, Cardiac cycle, Blood pressure and its regulations.
iii) Circulation (Pulmonary, Cerebral, Coronary, Placental and Foetal).
iv) Lymphatic system.
v) Blood composition and functions.
vi) Blood groups, Rh factor, blood transfusion. (Immune mechanism).

7. Respiratory System

i) Gross anatomy of respiratory passages.
ii) Regulation and mechanism of breathing and pulmonary function test.
iii) Transportation of gases.
iv) Hypoxia, Anoxia, Dyspnoea, artificial respiration.

8. Digestive System
i) Gross anatomy of the alimentary canal.
ii) Physiology of digestion.
iii) Liver and pancreas.

9. Endocrine System
Introduction to endocrinology and general mechanisms of hormone action: Pituitary hormones, their physiological functions, their control by hypothalamus. Formation, secretion and regulation of thyroid hormones and their functions, diseases of the thyroid. Adrenocortical hormones, their chemistry, secretion, regulation and functions. Abnormalities of adrenocortical secretion. Pancreatic hormones and their metabolic effects and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Parathormone and calcitonin and control of calcium metabolism.

10. Reproductive System
i) Structure and function of male & female reproductive organs.
ii) Spermatogenesis.
iii) Puberty, ovulation, menstrual cycle, reproductive cycles.
iv) Pregnancy, lactation, menopause and sex hormones

11. Urinary System
i) General disposition of organs of excretory system.
ii) Physiological consideration of urine formation and factors controlling it.
iii) Micturition.
iv) Regulation of body fluid constituents and their volumes.
v) Acid-base physiology: Hydrogen ion production, body buffer systems (bicarbonate, phosphate, and proteins), respiratory and renal regulation of acid base balance, correction of acidosis and alkalosis.

12. Special Senses
i) Physiology of hearing, taste, smell and vision.
ii) Structure and functions of skin.
iii) Regulation of body temperature.

PRACTICAL
Total Hours: 100

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology
i) Study of human skeleton and bones.
ii) Study of models of organs of various body systems.
iii) Study of surgical instruments

2. Histology
i) Handling of microscope
ii) Identification of various tissues

3. Haematology
i) Estimation of haemoglobin
ii) Total RBC count
iii) Total WBC count (TLC)
iv) Differential leukocyte count (DLC)
v) Platelets count
vi) Determination of blood group and Rh factor.
vii) Determination of ESR (demonstration)
viii) Determination of blood clotting and bleeding time
ix) Identification of plasmodium species in the human blood

4. Respiration
Pulmonary function test using spirometer.

5. Nervous System
Study of reflex action.
Recording of body temperature by various techniques.
Recording and interpretation of EEG.

6. Cardiovascular System
Determination of blood pressure by palpatory and auscultating methods.
Recording ECG and its interpretation.

Books Recommended :
Theory

1. Sujit K. Chaudhuri: Concise Medical Physiology.
2. C.C. Chatterjee: Human Physiology.
3. Kathleen J.W. Wilson Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness
4. T.W.A. Glenister and Jean R.W. Ross: Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses
5. Arthur C. Guyton: Textbook of Medical Physiology.
6. Cyril A. Keele, Erie Neil, Norman Joels and Samson Wrights: Applied Physiology.

Practical
1. Shukant R. Apte: Experimental Physiology.
2. Ramesh K. Goyal, Natyar M. Patel and Shailesh A. Shah: Practical Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry.
3. Sir John Y. Dacie and S. M. Lewis: Practical Haematology.