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20NT3010 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

L 3 T 0 P 0 C 3

Course objectives:

1. To impart knowledge function of organs and organ systems. 2. To explain the various pathologies and their treatment 3. To prepare to explore the role of nanotechnology for the treatment of major pathologies

Course outcomes:

Ability to 1. Understand the functioning of organs and organ systems. 2. Explain the interaction of various tissues to perform functions in organs 3. Analyze the methods to assess function of organs and asses the pathology 4. Recognize methods of treatment of certain major pathologies 5. Explore the role of nanotechnology in providing solutions to problems in human physiology

Unit I: Homeostasis & Introduction to Organ systems: Homeostasis

Negative feedback-sugar levels, Positive feedback –Child birth & oxytocin, Levels of organization –Cells, extracellular matrix,-interstitial fluid, Types of tissues, organs and systems. Signal transmission in the bodyelectrical- nerves, chemical- Autocirne, paracrine, endocrine and direct cell to cell signaling. 6

Unit II: Nervous system & Sense organs

Central and peripheral nervous system, neuron and nervous impulse transmission.Sense organs-Eye & Ear. Role of Nanotechnology in treatment of disorders of the sensory system- Bionic Eye, Nanotechnology based Cochlear implants (NONOCI),

Unit III: Vascular System

Heart, Arteries, veins and capillaries, internal structure and working of the heart, Composition of BloodCells & Plasma, Blood Rheology- Blood analogues. Blood Pressure, Methods to assess heart function, Treatment of vascular disorders-artificial heart valves, stents, role of nanotechnology in treating vascular disorders.

Unit IV: Excretory system

The kidneys-structure and function, the nephron and production of urine, Glomerular Filtration Rate, Methods to asses kidney function, Kidney Failure, Dialysis-principle and process, The extracorporeal dialysis machine-components and working. Role of nanotechnology in the treatment renal disorders.

Unit V: Musculoskeletal System & Connective tissues

Bones of the body, Composition of Bone, Cartilage, tendons & ligaments. Joints & synovium. Types of Muscle tissue, Mechanism of Muscle contraction. Skin- Anatomy & physiology. Artificial bone & nanotechnology, Nano Muscles and nano-actuators, artificial skin

Text Books

1. W. F. Ganang, Review of Medical physiology, 26th edition McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2019. 2. E. N. Marieb, Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th edition, Pearson education, New Delhi 2016.

References

1. Waugh, Allison Grant, “Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and Physiology in health and Illness”, Churchil Livingston Elsvier 2014. 2. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology Second South Asia Edition 2019 Paperback – 1 January 2019 3. Sonia Contera, Nano Comes to Life- How Nanotechnology Is Transforming Medicine and the Future of Biology, Princeton University Press 2019 4. Web resources

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