HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

UNIT CODE: CCM 1101

CONTACT HOURS 30hrs
This course unit is aimed at providing the Community Health trainee with knowledge and attitudes in
the general anatomy and physiology.
At the end of this course unit, the trainee should be able to: Define the common terminologies used in anatomy and physiology
Describe the structure and functions of a cell
Explain the role of the body systems
Explain the regulation mechanism of the body
COURSE CONTENT
Week 1
Introduction
- Common terminologies in anatomy and physiology
- Relevance of the course to Community health workers
Week 2
The Chemical Basis of Life
Basic Chemistry
Intermolecular forces
Chemical Reactions and Energy
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Week 3
Cell and tissues
- Cell
Cell structure,Cellular functions,Cell properties
Week 4
Cell membrane structure and function
Tissues
Epithelial tissue: Types of epithelia, structure and function
Week 5
Muscle tissue:Types of muscle, structure and functions
Nervous tissue
Types of nervous, structure and functions
Week 6
Connective tissue;Types of connective, structure and function
Types of blood and function
Membranes and glands
Week 7
Respiratory
Functions of the Respiratory System
Anatomy and Histology of the Respiratory System; upper and lower respiratory
system
Ventilation
Measurement of Lung Function
Physical Principles of Gas Exchange
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood
Regulation of Ventilation

Lymphatic System
Immunity
inate Immunity
Adaptive Immunity
Immune Interactions
Immunotherapy
Acquired Immunity
Week 7
Excretory system
Urinary Functions of the Urinary System
Kidney Anatomy and Histology
Urine Production
Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume
Plasma Clearance and Tubular Maximum
Urine Movement
Effects of Aging on the Kidneys
Integumentary System
Overview of the Integumentary System
Skin
Hypodermis
Accessory Skin Structures
Summary of Integumentary System Functions
Effects of Aging on the Integumentary System
Week 8
Digestive
Anatomy of the Digestive System
Functions of the Digestive System
Histology of the Digestive Tract
Regulation of the Digestive System
Circulatory
Functions of the Heart
Size, Shape, and Location of the Heart
Anatomy of the Heart
Route of Blood Flow through the Heart
Week 9
Homeostatis
Thermoregulation and acid-base balance
Regulation of Body Fluid Concentration and Volume
Regulation of Intracellular Fluid Composition
Regulation of Specific Electrolytes in the Extracellular Fluid

Regulation of AcidBase Balance

Week 10
recap
Week 11 & 12
Exams
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
-Lecture,Group Discussions,Field trip,Assignments

ASSESSMENT TYPE
CAT 30%
Examinations 70%