Physiology

Introduction to physiology: definition, historical perspectives, functional organization of the human body

Cell physiology: structure, theories, components and functions of the cell

Membrane and action potentials

Cellular Transportation I

Cellular Junctions

Genetic control of protein synthesis

Cellular Transportation II

Homeostasis and control systems

Body fluids: composition, compartment, measurement, regulation & applied physiology

Electrolytes: types, distribution & functions in the body fluid compartments, osmolarity, tonicity, & applied physiology

Blood composition & functions

Erythrocytes (erythropoiesis, structure & functions of RBCs, RBC indices, haemoglobin, applied physiology – anemia)

Blood groups

Leucocytes

Immunity: definition, immune organs, tissues and cells, lines of immunity, mechanisms, applied physiology

Allergy: definition, mechanism, hypersensitivity reaction

Platelets: thrombopoiesis, platelet count, properties, functions of platelets

Hemostasis: definition, stages, indices of blood clotting, anticoagulants, disorders of hemostasis