Syllabus Human Anatomy and Physiology • Scope of Anatomy and Physiology, Definition of various terminologies. (Chapter - 1) • Structure of Cell : Components and its functions. (Chapter - 2) • Tissues of the human body : Epithelial, Connective, Muscular and Nervous tissues - their sub-types and characteristics. (Chapter - 3) • Osseous system : Structure and functions of bones of axial and appendicular skeleton, Classification, types and movements of joints, disorders of joints. (Chapter - 4) • Haemopoietic system : Composition and functions of blood, Process of Hemopoiesis, Characteristics and functions of RBCs, WBCs and platelets, Mechanism of Blood Clotting, Importance of Blood groups. (Chapter - 5) • Lymphatic system : Lymph and lymphatic system, composition, function and its formation, Structure and functions of spleen and lymph node. (Chapter - 6) • Cardiovascular system : Anatomy and Physiology of heart, Blood vessels and circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation), Cardiac cycle and Heart sounds, Basics of ECG, Blood pressure and its regulation. (Chapter - 7) • Respiratory system : Anatomy of respiratory organs and their functions, Regulation, and Mechanism of respiration, Respiratory volumes and capacities - definitions. (Chapter - 8) • Digestive system : Anatomy and Physiology of the GIT, Anatomy and functions of accessory glands, Physiology of digestion and absorption. (Chapter - 9) • Skeletal muscles : Histology, Physiology of muscle contraction, Disorder of skeletal muscles. (Chapter - 10) • Nervous system : Classification of nervous system, Anatomy and physiology of cerebrum, cerebellum, mid brain, Function of hypothalamus, medulla oblongata and basal ganglia, Spinal cord-structure and reflexes, Names and functions of cranial nerves, Anatomy and physiology of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system (ANS). (Chapter - 11) • Sense organs - Anatomy and physiology of : Eye, Ear, Skin, Tongue, Nose. (Chapter - 12) • Urinary system : Anatomy and physiology of urinary system, Physiology of urine formation, Renin - angiotensin system, Clearance tests and micturition. (Chapter - 13) • Endocrine system (Hormones and their functions) : Pituitary gland, Adrenal gland, Thyroid and parathyroid gland, Pancreas and gonads. (Chapter - 14) • Reproductive system : Anatomy of male and female reproductive system, Physiology of menstruation, Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis, Pregnancy and parturition. (Chapter - 15)
