BIT1012 Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Module Topics SLO
Hrs
1 Introduction :
Introduction to Human anatomy and physiology. Anatomical
and medical terminology. Structure of the human cell. Four 6 1
primary tissues, organs and organ systems. Phys iology of
homeostasis . Osteology and joints - Muscles.
2 Blood and Body fluids :
Body fluids, Composition and functions of blood. Plasma
proteins. R ed blood cells, White blood cells and platelets. 6 1,2
Blood groups and blood clotting.
3 Endocrine and reproductive systems :
Concept of hormone, Types of hormones and hormone
receptors. Adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis. Thyroid
gland, Para thyroid gland, Islets of Langerhans, Adrenal 6 1
modules and adrenal cortex. Male repr oductive or gans and
functions of androgens. Female reproductive organs,
functions of estrogen and progesterone .
4 Cardiovascular system :
Structur e of the heart and blood vessels. Conducting system
of the heart and electr ocardiogr am. Arterial blood pr essure. 6 1
Factors maintaining blood p ressure, factors regulating blood
pressure.
5 Respirator y system :
Organs of r espiratory system. Structure of lungs. Mechanics
of respiration l ung. L ung volume and capacities . Transport 6 1,2
of Oxygen in the blood. Transport of car bon -di -oxide in
the blood. R egulation of respiration. Hypoxia , Dyspnoea.
6 Nervous System and special senses :
Structur e of neuron. R esting membr ane potential and action
potential. Neur omuscular junction. Synaptic transmission.
Brain and spinal cord. Reflex arc and refle x action. 5 1
Functions of the parts of the brain. Vision, hearing, taste
and smell.
7 Urinary system :
Structur es of malpighian corpuscles. Proximal co nvoluted
tubule, loop of Henle and Distal convoluted tubule, 4 1
Functions of the kidney, Innervations of uri nary bladder.
8 Digestive system :
Organs of digestive systems -Salivary secretion, gastric
secretion and pancreatic secretion, Bile secretion and 6 1,2
functions of liver. Absorption of food substances .
Movements of digestive tract.
Total Lectur e Hours
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lectur e to be video taped], Use of
45
physical and computer models to lectur e, Visit to Hospital, Min of 2
lecture by medical experts
Laboratory
1. Study of skeletal system and identification of bones of human skeleton.
2. Understanding the movements of joints in the human body
3. Study of gross anatomy of the brain on the models
4. Study of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs
5. Measurement of Hemoglobin level
30 2,11
6. Identification of blood group
7. Measurement of ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
8. Recording of ECG (Electrocardiogram)
9. Hearing test using tuning fork
10. Recording of pulse and blood pressure

TextBooks:
1. Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Phys iology in Health and Illness by Anne Waugh
and Allison Grant, 11 t h edition, 2010.

Reference Books:
1. Anatomy & Physiology with workbook by Ger ard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson,
2014 India Edition.
2. Textbook of Medical Physiology : A South Asian Edition by Guyton and Hall ,
2013.