About Course
Scope: This subject is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on the structure and functions of the various systems of the human body. It also helps in understanding both
homeostatic mechanisms. The subject provides the basic knowledge required to
understand the various disciplines of pharmacy.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to
1. Explain the gross morphology, structure and functions of various organs of the human
body.
2. Describe the various homeostatic mechanisms and their imbalances.
3. Identify the various tissues and organs of different systems of human body.
4. Perform the various experiments related to special senses and nervous system.
5. Appreciate coordinated working pattern of different organs of each system
Course Content
UNIT-1
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Definition and scope of anatomy and physiology, levels of structural organization and body systems, basic life processes,
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Structure and functions of cell, Transport across cell membrane
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Cell division, Cell junctions
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General principles of cell communication, intracellular signaling pathway activation by extracellular signal molecule,
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a) Contact-dependent b) Paracrine c) Synaptic d) Endocrine
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Introduction to tissue, Classification of tissues, structure, location and functions of epithelial tissue.
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Classification of tissues, structure, location and functions of Muscular tissue.
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Classification of tissues, structure, location and functions of Connective tissue
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Classification of tissues, structure, location and functions Nervous Tissue
UNIT-2
UNIT-3
UNIT-4
UNIT-5
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