This course teaches the basics of anatomy and physiology, necessary for understanding how the human body is made and how it works, and an introduction to the medical terminology that will be of use throughout the program.

The student on completion of this course would be able to:
- Recognize the most important parts of the human body
- Learn their fundamental functions
- Understand the relationships between several body compartments.

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I. Introductory Anatomy
1. Nervous system (Brain, nerves)
2. Cardiac system (Heart, blood vessels)
3. Respiratory system (Lung)
4. Digestive system (Stomach, Intestine)
5. Excretion system (Kidney and urinary tract)
II. Physiology of the Nervous System
1. Components of the cell membrane and their spatial arrangement
2. Resting and action potential, channels
3. Special senses including vision, hearing and equilibrium, smell, taste, and
cutaneous senses
4. Electrophysiological studies including nerve and muscle action potentials,
electromyogram (EMG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and electroencephalogram
(EEG)
III. Physiology of the Heart and Circulatory System
1. Phases of the cardiac cycle
2. Influence of the autonomic nervous system on heart functions
3. Anatomy and functions of the circulatory system
4. Blood flow, pulse and pressure, effects of body position on arteries and veins
IV. Physiology of Respiration
1. Gas exchange in the lungs and tissue, and transport of CO2 and O2 in the blood
2. Peripheral and central respiratory regulation
V. Physiology of Digestion
1. Tasks of the gastrointestinal tract and the organs involved
2. Coordination of gastrointestinal organs and motility of the digestive tract
3. Composition of digestive secretions, differences in digestion of sugars, proteins and fats
VI. Excretion from Body
1. Glomerular filtration and regulatory mechanisms
2. Tubular transport mechanisms for Na+, K+ and Cl-
3. Function and mechanism of the urinary bladder
VII. Fundamentals of Endocrinology
1. Organs and hormones involved in the regulation of sexual characters
2. Hypothalamus and pituitary gland: thermoregulation, body growth, hunger and
thirst
3. Thyroid: physiological effects of thyroid hormones
4. Adrenal cortex: Functions of the adrenal hormones and control of their production
5. Island organ: insulin and glucagon, regulation of their release on blood sugar levels

1. Preparation of specimen for optical microscopy
2. Microscopy observation of human cells
3. Bio-CAD software utilization and simulation of anatomical parts

Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2018). Human anatomy & physiology (Eleventh edition).
Pearson.

1. Journal of Anatomy, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
2. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, Elsevier
3. Annals of Anatomy, Elsevier
4. Journal of Physiology, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
5. Journal of Applied Physiology, American Physiological Society

Lecture hours = 30 h
Laboratory hours = 45 h
Assignments & Quizzes = 10 h
Self-study = 90 h

Lectures, class discussions, quizzes, and assignments will be adopted to understand the concepts. Practical examples will be presented in the laboratory session to easily grasp the concepts and practice problems will also be provided. Regular assignments are provided to expand student’s knowledge and gain expertise

The final grade will be based on the following weight distribution: Quizzes (10%),
Assignments (5%), Laboratory (25%), Mid-term exam (20%), Final exam (40%).
An "A" would be awarded if a student has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the knowledge learned in class, as well as from the laboratory sessions, assignments, and literature reviews.
A "B+" would be awarded if a student has demonstrated a fairly high understanding of the knowledge learned in class, as well as from the laboratory sessions, assignments, and literature reviews.
A "B” would be awarded if a student has demonstrated a good knowledge of the basic
principles of the knowledge learned in class, as well as from the laboratory sessions,
assignments, and literature reviews, showing an overall understanding of all the given topics.
A "C+" would be given if a student has a sufficient level of knowledge of the basic principles of the knowledge learned in class, in laboratory sessions, from the assignments and from literature reviews, but more efforts are necessary to satisfy the requirements of the course.
A "C" would be given if a student can understand partially the basic principles of the
knowledge learned in class, in laboratory sessions, from the assignments and from literature reviews, but meets below average expectation on both acquired knowledge and analysis.
A "D" would be given if a student shows lack of understanding of the topics presented in the course.