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GPAT Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus

The GPAT Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus covers 13 topics related to the major human body systems. It includes cell physiology, the blood, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory system, the autonomic nervous system, the sense organs, the skeletal system, the central nervous system, the urinary system, the endocrine glands, the reproductive system, the cardiovascular system, and the lymphatic system. For each topic, it provides a brief overview of the key structures, functions, and physiological concepts covered.

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GPAT Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus

The GPAT Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus covers 13 topics related to the major human body systems. It includes cell physiology, the blood, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory system, the autonomic nervous system, the sense organs, the skeletal system, the central nervous system, the urinary system, the endocrine glands, the reproductive system, the cardiovascular system, and the lymphatic system. For each topic, it provides a brief overview of the key structures, functions, and physiological concepts covered.

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  • Skeletal System: Explores the components, structure, and disorders of the skeletal system.
  • Gastrointestinal Tract: Describes the structure and functions of the gastrointestinal tract and its role in digestion.
  • Cell Physiology: Covers the basic concepts of cell physiology, including organelle functions and cellular communication.
  • Autonomic Nervous System: Details the autonomic nervous system and its control over involuntary body functions.
  • Sense Organs: Covers the structure and function of the eyes, ears, and other sense organs.
  • Respiratory System: Discusses the anatomy and functions of the respiratory system, including gas exchange.
  • Blood: Explains the composition and roles of blood, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets in the human body.
  • Urinary System: Analyzes the urinary system's structure, function, and physiological roles.
  • Circulatory System: Covers the heart and blood vessels, describing circulation and cardiac function.
  • Endocrine Glands: Describes the functions and hormones of the endocrine glands in the body.
  • Reproductive System: Details the structure and function of both male and female reproductive systems.
  • Lymphatic System: Outlines the lymphatic system including lymph formation and spleen functions.
  • Central Nervous System: Examines the central nervous system's parts and functions, including neural pathways.

GPAT Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus

1. Cell physiology

Cell, Cell junctions, transport mechanisms, homeostasis, ion channels,


secondary messengers.

2. The Blood

Composition and functions of blood, RBC, WBC, platelets. Homeostasis,


blood groups, mechanism of clotting. Introduction to disorders of the blood.

3. Gastrointestinal tract

Structure of the gastrointestinal tract, functions of its different parts


including those of liver,pancreas and gallbladder, various gastrointestinal
structures and their role in the digestion and absorption of food.

4. Respiratory System

Structure of respiratory organs, functions of respiration mechanism and


regulation of respiration, respiratory volumes and vital capacity.

5. Autonomic nervous system

Physiology and functions of the autonomic nervous system. Mechanism of


neurohumoral transmission in ANS.

6. Sense organs

Structure and physiology of eye (vision), ear (hearing), taste buds, nose
(smell) and skin.

7. Skeletal System

Structure and function of the skeleton. Articulation and movement.


Disorders of bones and joints.
8. Central Nervous system

Functions of different parts of the brain and spinal cord. Neurohumoral


transmission in the central nervous system, reflex action,
electroencephalogram, specialized functions of the brain, cranial nerves and
their functions.

9. Urinary System

Various parts Structure and functions of the kidney and urinary tract.
Physiology of urine formation and acid-base balance. Brief Introduction to
disorders of the kidney.

10. Endocrine Glands

Basic anatomy and physiology of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal


glands and pancreas. Local hormones. A brief introduction to disorders of
various endocrine glands.

11. Reproductive System

Structure and functions of male and female reproductive system. Sex


hormones, physiology of menstrual cycle, and various stages of pregnancy
and parturition.

12. Cardiovascular system

Anatomy of heart and blood vessels, physiology of blood circulation, cardiac


cycle, conducting system of the heart, heart sound, electrocardiogram, blood
pressure and its regulation.

13. Lymphatic system

Composition, formation and circulation of lymph. Spleen and its functions.

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