B.E. (Biomedical Engineering) Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the Second Year Biomedical NEP 2020 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The University also publishes a REV-2019 'C' Scheme syllabus for these same two semesters, which is what ATKT candidates of the earlier batches sit. Check which scheme your examination form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Module 1: Introduction to Human Body, Cells ,Tissues and Types
- Homeostasis and its maintenance. Structure and functions of a cell; Tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous Transport across the plasma membrane: Passive and Active
Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory system
- Generation of Action Potential, Anatomy of the heart; Heart valves, Systemic and Pulmonary circulation; Conduction system of the heart; Cardiac action potential, Electrocardiogram(ECG); Cardiac cycle; Cardiac output; Blood pressure. Anatomy of respiratory system; Internal and External respiration, Gas laws – Boyle‟s Law, Dalton‟s law and Henry‟s law, Spirometery
Module 3: Blood
- Composition of Blood, blood cells and their functions, Clotting and factors,BloodGrouping and various blood disorders
Module 4: Digestive System and Renal System
- Anatomy of the alimentary system; Secretions of different organs of the alimentary system and their main function. Anatomy of the renal system; Functions of kidney and Micturition. BP regulation by renal system.
Module 5: Nervous System
- Classification of the nervous system, Brain, its parts and functions, spinal cord, Ventricles, Formation and circulation of Cerebrospinal fluid, Reflex action and reflex arc; Monosynapse and Polysynapse, Nerve action potential, Nerve conduction in Myelinated and Non Myelionated neurons.
Module 6: Endocrine System
- All Glands of the endocrine system, their secretions and functions.
Text books
- 1 Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness: Ross and Wilson. (ELBS Publication)
- 2 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology: Elaine N Marieb. (Pearson Education)
- 1 Physiology of Human Body: Guyton. (Prism Book)
- 2 Review of Medical Physiology: William Ganong. (Prentice Hall Int.)
- 3 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology: Tortora and Grabowski. (Harper collin Pub.)
- 4 Anatomy and Physiology: Elaine N Marieb. (Pearson Education) NPTEL/Swayam Course: Course: Animal Physiology by Prof. Mainak Das IIT Kanpur https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102/104/10210405/ https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_bt42/previw
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Biomedical Engineering) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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