Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : BM6032 : Quantitative Physiology { 3-0-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Prof. Bibhukalyan Prasad Nayak

Syllabus

Musculoskeletal system: Classification of bones and joints, quantification of bone mechanical strength, and mineral density, classification of muscles, muscle contraction physiology (skeletal and smooth muscles), types of contraction, characterization of each type of contraction, visualization and quantification of muscle force from EMG, Nervous system: Peripheral nerves and NMJ physiology, central nerves and sensory/motor pathways, peripheral receptors and sensing mechanism, special senses: Brain and brain function determination by EEG, fMRI and PET Cardiovascular System: Structure & function of Heart & blood vessels. Conduction pathway and E.C.G. Cardiac cycle and measurement of cardiac output, Vessels and classification, blood pressure regulation and measurement Respiratory system: Upper and lower respiratory tract, Pulmonary lobes. Pulmonary circulation, Pulmonary function tests to measure lungs volume and capacities, Mechanics of breathing. Gaseous exchange mechanism (O2 and CO2) Endocrine Glands: types, location, description and functions, Digestive system: Parts of digestive system. Gastro intestinal tract and associated glands Urinary system: Parts and function of urinary system. Male and female reproductive system. Lymphatic system: Spleen, glands and lymph nodes.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

1. The students will get a clear concept regarding the operations of biological systems in human body. <br />2. The computational part will make a strong impact on future biomedical engineers to correlate the engineering principles with system functioning. <br />3. The students will be strongly enabled to plan for biological system simulation and modeling.

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading