FCOS 208:Human Physiology

Composition of blood: Anaemia; blood groups; homeostasis and blood coagulation; conditions that cause excessive bleeding; functions of blood; structure of the heart. Cardiac cycle; Circulatory systems; factors that affects heart rate. Structural organization of the respiratory system; mechanisms of inspiration and expiration; Types of breathings; pulmonary volumes and capacities; transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide; factors that affect respiratory rate; regulation of respiration. Hypoxia and respiratory disorders. Structural organization of the urinary system; the nephron; formation of urine filtration, reabsorption and secretion; Regulation acids-base balance; Effect of kidney malfunction on the body.  Basic structure of the digestive system; secretions, functions and regulation of saliva, gastric juice, pancreatic juice, intestinal juice and bile; movements of the small and large intestine; Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; Peptic ulcer. Physiologic anatomy of the male reproductive organs; Ogenesis; endocrine functions of the ovaries; the female sexual cycle. Pituitary gland and its hormones; the thyroid gland and its hormones; Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism; Regulation of blood calcium level; Hormones of the adrenal glands; Hyperadrenalism and Hypoadrenalism; Pancreatic hormones; regulations of blood glucose level.