Haematology

Course categoryPhysiology
This section will deal with the different components of blood, erythropoiesis in detail, blood coagulation, blood groups, etc.

Here, we will also be dealing with Immunity.

Respiratory System

Course categoryPhysiology

This system will deal with organisation of the respiratory system, mechanics of breathing, lung volumes and capacities, ventilation, diffusion of gases, oxygen transport, carbon-dioxide transport, chemical and neural regulation of respiration and applied aspects.

Gastrointestinal System

Course categoryPhysiology

This deals with organisation of the gastrointestinal system, salivary glands and secretion, gastric secretions, exocrine pancreas, functions of the liver, digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; functions of the large intestine, gastrointestinal motility, and applied aspects.

Endocrinology

Course categoryPhysiology

This system will deal with organisation of the endocrine system, hormone-receptor interactions, anterior and posterior pituitary gland, thyroid gland, calcium homeostasis, endocrine pancreasa and glucose homeostasis, etc.

Reproductive Physiology

Course categoryPhysiology

This system will deal with physiological anatomy of the male and female sexual organs, female and male sex hormones, female physiology before pregnancy, the sexual act and fertilisation, physiology of pregnancy, parturition and lactation.