Human Anatomy and Physiology-I (Practical) Notes
Subject Overview
The practical companion to Human Anatomy and Physiology-I, demonstrating human cell structure, mitosis and meiosis, the four tissue types, individual bones, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems (including PEFR and ECG), the sense organs, and spleen cell counting. A 2-credit core practical paper.
Subject at a glance
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Units
8
Topics
2
Credits
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Unit-wise Syllabus
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Unit 1: Cell, tissue and system demonstration
- Human cell demonstration from slides/charts
- mitosis and meiosis from permanent slides
- epithelial/connective/muscular/nervous tissue demonstration
- individual bone demonstration
- respiratory system chart demonstration and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)
- cardiovascular system chart demonstration and ECG
- eye/nose/ear/tongue demonstration from models and charts
- spleenocyte counting from mammalian spleen
- Peak expiratory flow (adult)
- Roughly 400–600 L/min, varies with age, sex and height
- Heart rate
- 60–100 beats/min
- Blood pressure
- About 120/80 mm Hg
- Respiratory rate
- 12–20 breaths/min
- ECG waves
- P (atria), QRS (ventricles), T (recovery)
Study guide
In this practical you demonstrate human cells and tissues from slides and charts, observe mitosis and meiosis, identify bones, demonstrate the respiratory system and measure peak expiratory flow rate, study the cardiovascular system and ECG, observe the eye, nose, ear and tongue from models and count spleen cells. Practise taking PEFR and recording an ECG with proper technique.
Why Human Anatomy and Physiology-I (Practical) Matters
Hands-on demonstrations build the anatomical knowledge that supports every clinical test.
How to Prepare for Human Anatomy and Physiology-I (Practical)
- Use models and charts repeatedly to memorise structures.
- Record PEFR and ECG readings neatly with units.
- Draw labelled diagrams for each demonstration.
Human Anatomy and Physiology-I (Practical): Frequently Asked Questions
What is PEFR?
Peak expiratory flow rate is the maximum speed at which a person can breathe out, used to assess lung function.