Syllabus

Course Code: HS103-A    Course Name: Human Physiology & Promotive Health

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 1. The Cell
 Animal cell structure, composition of protoplasm.
 Cell division mitosis and meiosis, difference between mitosis and meiosis.
2. The Skeleton
 Different Bones (Names & Number)
 Joints of the Skeleton (Names with examples)
3. The Digestive System
 Structure and functions of various parts of alimentary canal
 Digestion in the stomach, Digestion and absorption in small intestine and large intestine
 Digestive glands- functions of liver, pancreas and salivary glands, role of hormones in digestive system.
4. The Circulatory System
 Composition and functions of blood
 Structure and Functions of heart
 Blood Pressure
2 1. The Respiratory System
 Respiratory passage; its parts & functions
 Structure and functions of lungs.
2. The Excretory System
 Structure and functions of kidneys
 Mechanism of urine formation
3. The Reproductive System
 Structure of reproductive organs in a woman, menstrual cycle
 Role of hormones in reproductive health
4. The Nervous System
 Major parts of the nervous system
 Structure and functions of brain, spinal cord and nerve cell (Neuron)
 Sense organs - Structure of Eye and Ear
 Eye defects
5. Concept of Positive Health
6. Immunity
 Definition and types of immunity
 Vaccination schedule (Triple Vaccine, BCG, Polio drops etc.)
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