Unit I
Nervous system
Organization of nervous system, neuron, neuroglia, classification and
properties of nerve fibre, electrophysiology, action potential,
nerve impulse, receptors, synapse, neurotransmitters.
Central nervous system: Meninges, ventricles of brain and
cerebrospinal fluid.structure and functions of brain (cerebrum, brain
stem, cerebellum), spinal cord (gross structure, functions of afferent
and efferent nerve tracts,reflex activity)
Unit II
Digestive system
Anatomy of GI Tract with special reference to anatomy and functions of stomach,
( Acid production in the stomach, regulation of acid production through
parasympathetic nervous system, pepsin role in protein digestion) small intestine and large intestine, anatomy and functions of salivary glands, pancreas and liver,
movements of GIT, digestion and absorption of nutrients and disorders of GIT.
Energetics
Formation and role of ATP, Creatinine Phosphate and BMR.
Unit III
Respiratory system
Anatomy of respiratory system with special reference to anatomy of lungs, mechanism of respiration, regulation of respiration
Lung Volumes and capacities transport of respiratory gases, artificial respiration,
and resuscitation methods.
Urinary system
Anatomy of urinary tract with special reference to anatomy of kidney and
nephrons, functions of kidney and urinary tract, physiology of urine formation,
micturition reflex and role of kidneys in acid base balance, role of RAS in kidney
and disorders of kidney.
Unit IV
Endocrine system
Classification of hormones, mechanism of hormone action, structure
and functions of pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland,
adrenal
gland, pancreas, pineal gland, thymus and their disorders.
Unit V
Reproductive system
Anatomy of male and female reproductive system, Functions of male and female
reproductive system, sex hormones, physiology of menstruation, fertilization,
spermatogenesis, oogenesis, pregnancy and parturition
Introduction to genetics
Chromosomes, genes and DNA, protein synthesis, genetic pattern of inheritance