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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Self introductions
• GROUND RULES
• Start 3.00 pm/No entry after 10 minutes
• All cell phones off/Slides will be provided
• Answer questions by raising your hand
• Freely attend to nature’s call by raising
your hand and walking out
• Decent dressing required always
• You will fail if you desire to fail.
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Course description
This course is designed as a study of the:
• general functions and physiological processes of the
normal human body as applicable to health care.
• Continues from Physiology 1 and describes the
functions of structures described in Human Anatomy
II namely: the skin and its appendages, the
reticuloendothelial system , the central nervous
system, the genito-urinary system and the special
sense organs
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Course objectives 1
At the end of the course, you will be able to
• Explain thermoregulation, cutaneous absorption and
other functions of the skin and its appendages.
• Describe secretions and functions of various
endocrine glands.
• Review neurones and neuro transmission,
organization of the nervous system, sensory and
motor functions of the nervous system
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Course objectives 2
At the end of the course, you will be able to
• Discuss the glomerulus and its functions, formation of
urine, functions of the kidneys in health and disease.
• Discuss the functions of the male and female
reproductive systems, physiological processes in
pregnancy, contraception and assisted reproduction.
• Identify the functions of the special senses, sight,
smell, hearing, taste and proprioception.
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Content Areas
• Explain the functional units, functions and control of
the integumentary
• Explain the functional units, functions and control of
the reticuloendothelial system.
• Explain the functional units, functions and control of
the endocrine system.
• Explain the functional units, functions and control of
the nervous system.
• Explain the functional units, functions and control of
the special sense organs.
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Method of delivery
The course will involve both theory and Practicals. It will
be participatory using the following techniques.
• Lecture using appropriate visual aids.
• Brainstorming
• Group study/discussions
• Demonstrations
• Tutorials.
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TOPIC Delivery method Lecturer
13th February Intro/RES/Integu/Endocrine lectures Dr. Somuah
14th February Repro/Assis repro/Contraception Lectures Dr. Somuah
15th February Genito/Nervous/Special senses Lectures Dr. Somuah
16th February Revision Lectures Dr. Somuah
17th February Revision Lectures Dr. Somuah
20th March Exams Tutorials Dr. Somuah
24th March Exams Dr. Somuah
9. Method of assessment
• Assessment will be based on both theory and
practical sessions.
• There will be assignments, quizzes, and final
examination.
• Attendance, assignments and quiz will contribute
40% of the final exam.
• End of semester examination will contribute 60% of
the final exams. There will be forty objective
questions (20%) and an Essay (40%), where you
will be required to answer All 4 short questions.
• In all, you will be required to obtain a total of ≥ 50%
to pass.
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Reading list
• Hogan, Mary Ann. (2007), fluids, electrolytes and
acid balance, London:
• Guyton and Hall-Textbook of Medical Physiology
12th ed. 2012 Elsevier Inc
• Martini, F. H, Nath J.L (2012) Fundamentals of
Anatomy and Physiology, Pearson/Benjamin
Cummings. San Francisco.
• Patton K.T., Thibodeau, G. A. (2013). Anatomy and
Physiology, 8th Ed. Mosby, St Louis
• Tortora & Derrickson, Principles of Anatomy and
Physiology 13th ed. 2012, John Wiley and Sons Inc
• Telsler, G. J, Derrickson, B. H. (2011). Principles of
Anatomy and Physiology 13th ed. Wiley
