Syllabus - Human Physiology (BM302)

Biomedical Engineering

Human Physiology (BM302)

III

Nervous System

Structure of Neurons, Synapse and neurotransmitters, Central and Peripheral nervous system, various parts of nervous system; Brain: Parts and functions; Spinal cord, CSF, Ventricles of the brain, Autonomic nervous system, Reflex action.

Special Senses

Eye: Anatomy of Eye & Physiology of Vision, Ear: Structure of Ear & Physiology of Hearing, Nose: Sense of Smell, Tongue: Sense of Taste.

Endocrine System

Brief idea of location of endocrine glands, Hormones of pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands and gonads, feedback mechanism. Mechanism of hormone action effects of hypo secretion and hyper secretion of various hormones of the above mentioned glands.

Digestive System

Anatomy of digestive system, movement of gastrointestinal tract, mastication, deglutination, physiological activities in mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, small and large Intestine, Digestion and absorption.

Excretory System

Anatomy of Urinary System and Structure of Nephron, Physiology of urine formation, physiology of micturition, Concentration and Dilution of urine, Composition of Urine.

Principles of Heamodylysis

Course Objective

To understand basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology. To study the organs and systems involved in body functions. To apply this knowledge into biomedical engineering field.

Course Outcome

Describe and explain specific parts and key terms applied in anatomy and physiology. Describe important physiological mechanisms involved in cell, tissue, and organ. Understand organization and functions of each organs and systems in human body and understanding of biology and physiology the capability to apply advanced mathematics science, and engineering to solve problems at the interface of engineering and biology.

Practicals

  • To record electrical activity of heart of a subject by Electrocardiogram (Limb leads)

  • To record electrical activity of heart of a subject by Electrocardiogram (Chest leads)

  • To record brain electrical activity of a subject by Electroencephalogram (EEG).

  • To record muscles electrical activity of a subject by Electromyogram (EMG).

  • Operation and testing of Stethoscope

  • To Record heart sound of a subject by Phonocardiogram (PCG).

  • To find blood oxygen saturation level using finger Plythesmograph.

  • To measure blood Pressure with Indirect Blood pressure measuring equipment.

  • Operation and testing of Doppler shift Blood Pressure measurement

  • Operation and testing of Patient monitor.

Reference Books

  • Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness by Ross and Wilson

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology by Dr. Padma Sanghani

  • Text book of Medical Physiology by Guyton and Hall

  • Human Physiology and Anatomy by Fox Staurt Ira

  • Human Anatomy (Volume 1,2,3) by B.D.Chaurasia