Anatomy & Physiology
This course introduces students to the structure and functions of the human body, helping them understand normal body functions and apply this knowledge in nursing practice.
Introduction to anatomical terms organization of the human body
Introduction to the detailed structure of the body
- The cell: Structure, reproduction, and function
- Tissues including membranes and glands: types, structure, and functions
- Body cavities and their contents
Blood
- Composition and formation of blood
- Functions of blood
- Blood clotting, blood grouping, and cross-matching
- Blood products and their use.
The Circulatory System
- Heart : Structure, functions including conduction system and cardiac cycle
- Blood vessels : Types, Structure and position
- Circulation of blood
- Blood pressure and pulse
The Lymphatic system
- Structure and function of lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymph circulation, lymphatic tissue – pleen and thymus