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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.Sc - BioChemistry SMB1612 Human Physiology Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BIO AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

SMB1612 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
L T P CREDITS TOTAL MARKS
4 0 0 4 100

UNIT 1 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 12 Hrs.
Structure of alimentary canal - salivary glands, pancreas, liver. Deglutition. Movements of alimentary canal and their
regulations. Role of secretary fluids in digestion- salivary, gastric, pancreatic and intestinal juices and bile. Digestion
and absorption of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.

UNIT 2 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 12 Hrs.
Respiratory System : Structure of the lung and airways. Mechanics of breathing -- role of respiratory muscles, glottis.
Transport of gases in body - Partial pressure and composition of normal atmospheric gases. Hypoxia – types, effects.

UNIT 3 NERVOUS SYSTEM 12 Hrs.
Outline of organization and basic functions (sensory, motor and association) of the nervous system. Structural
organization of different parts of brain and spinal cord. Reflex action – definition, reflex arc, classification and properties;
Autonomic nervous system. Chemical involved in the neural transmission.

UNIT 4 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 12 Hrs.
Classification of endocrine glands and hormones. Pituitary gland, Pineal, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreatic -- structure and
function of the gland. Regulation of endocrine synthesis - Feed back mechanism.

UNIT 5 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 12 Hrs.
Primary and accessory sex organs and secondary sex characters. Structure of testis, endocrine functions,
Spermatogenesis. Structure of ovary. Ovarian hormones and their functions. Oogenesis and ovulation. Formation and
functions of corpus luteum. Physiology of puberty.
Max Hours.60

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOK
1. Molecular Biology of the cells : Alberts et. al., Garland Publications Inc. NY
2. Cell and Molecular Biology by E D P de Robertis and E M F de Robertis.
3. Text book of Medical Physiology by A. C. Guyton and J. E. Harcourt.
4. Text book of Medical Physiology by Garong.
5. Text book of Biochemistry and Human Biology by Talwar.
6. Principles of anatomy and physiology by Tortora Grabowski, 10th edition

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks : 100 Exam Duration : 3 Hrs.
PART A : 10 questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B : 2 questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks