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POST GRADUATE DEGREE STANDARD

PAPER -I CODE: 096


UNIT I
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
Structure of cell membrane
Ionic Composition of body Fluids
Distribution of Body Fluids
Transport across cell Membrane & Cell
R M P and Action Potential
Applied Physiology

UNIT II
TISSUE( MUSCLE, BONE,NERVE)
Morphology,Structure of Muscle,Bone,Nerve Function,Innervation of Skeletal
Muscle, Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle
Neuro Muscular Junction and Transmission
Rigor Mortis Denervation changes in Muscle
Types of Muscle Contraction
Work done by muscle
Applied and Clinical Physiology

UNIT III
HEAMATOLOGY
Plasma, Cellular Components
Plasma proteins, Functions
Blood Volume
R B C Life Span Structure, Function,Production, Destruction
Hemoglobin - Structure, Synthesis, Functions, Types and Degradation
W B C - Structure , Production, Function, Destruction
Immunity
Monocyte Macrophage System, Lymph, Spleen
Haemostasis - Platelets, Coagulation, Anticoagulants, Fibrino Lytic System
Blood Groups (Major and Minor, Rh)
Blood Transfusion, Transfusion Reactions Erythrobalstosis foetalis

UNIT IV
GASTRO INTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY
Secretions-Salivary,Gastric,Pancreatic,Small Intestinal, - Mechanism
Composition, Function and Regulation.
Digestion, of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats.
Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats.
Histological structure of GI Tract.
Deglutition,Movements of Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine and Villi.
Structure of Liver, Biliary secretion, Composition.
Gall Bladder- Function, Bile.
Clinical and Applied Physiology.

UNIT V
RENAL PHYSIOLOGY
Structure of Kidney, Nephron, JG Apparatus, Rennin Angiotensin System
GFR-Regulation,Glomerulo-Tubular and Tubulo Glomerular Balance.Clearance
Functions of Nephron
Urine Formation
Counter Current - Mechanism
Urine - Volume composition, Osmolarity pH etc.
Bladder - Structure - innervation
Micturition - reflex Abnormal Bladder
Body Fluids, Acid Base Balance
Clinical and Applied Physiology

UNIT VI
ENDOCRINES
Feed back Mechanisms, Circardian rhythm Up and Down Regulation Hypothalamus,
Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Pineal, AdrenalCortical and Medullary,
Hormones, and Local Hormones
Structure of all the above Glands. Synthesis transport function mechanism
of action, Regulation, Metabolism of all the Hormones.
Calcium, Carbo Hydrate, Homeo stasis
Applied and Clinical Physiology

UNIT VII
REPRODUCTION
MaleReproduction,StructureofGonads,AccessoryOrgans,Hormones,Puberty,
Climactaric, Spermatogenesis, Composition of Semen, Castration Female
Reproduction - Puberty, Menarche, Menopause
Structure and Secretion of Ovaries, Ovulation. Uterine Structure,
Menstrual Cyclical changes.
Hormonal basis of Menstruation
Tests for Ovulation
Physiology of Pregnancy, Lactation.
Male and Female Contraception
Applied and Clinical Physiology

UNIT VIII
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
Nerve Muscle Preparation and related experiments
Hematological experiements
Functional test of Endocrine Glands


PAPER - II

UNIT I
CARDIO VASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
Properties of Cardiac Muscle
Conducting Tissue
Cardiac Cycle
Cardiac Output & Factors regulating
Blood Pressure
Haemodynamics & Physical Principles
Regional Circulation (Coronary, Pulmonary Fetal, Splanchinc, Cerebaral)
Electrical activities and ECG
Applied and Clinical Physiology

UNIT II
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
Pulmonary Function
Pulmonary Function Tests
Regulation of Respiration
Oxygen and Carbon di-oxide transport
Hypoxia
Clinical and Applied Physiology

UNIT III
EXCERCISE AND SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY

UNIT IV
NEURO PHYSIOLOGY
Neuron, Degeneration and Regeneration
Receptors,Action Potential,Relex,Synapse & Synaptic Transmission, NeuroTransmitters
Cutaneous and deep visceral sensation
Ascending and Descending Tracts of Spinal Cord
Organisation of Motor and Sensory Functions of CNS & Spinal Cord
FunctionsofBrainstem,Cerebellum,Basal Ganglia,Hypothalamas,Thalamas,
Cerebural Cortex,
Limbic system
Higher Function of Brain - Arousal, Sleep Learning Memory, Speech.
EEG, Conditioned reflex
Neural Basis of Instinctual and behaviour emotion
Control of posture and Equilibrium, Muscle Tone
Autonomic Nervous system
Clinical and Applied Physiology

UNIT V
SPECIAL SENSES
Taste & Smell
Vision - Structure, Optics, Neuro Chemistry Neuro Opthalamology
Hearing - Structure, Function of Middle Ear and Inner Ear, Path way
Equilibrium - Vestibular Apparatus - Structure Function, Postural
reflexes Clinical and Applied Physiology

UNIT VI
EXPERIMENTAL AND INVESTIGATORY PHYSIOLOGY
Heart Experiments
Interpretation of ECG & PFT

 
 
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