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Physiology of Excitable Tissues: Physiology of excitable tissues: definition and types. Nerve: membrane potentials, receptor potential, action potential and its propagation, synapses and synaptic transmission, neuromuscular junction. Muscles: types and mode of contraction in various types. General organisation of the CNS and Physiologic anatomy of the ANS. Functions of the ANS. Differences and Similarities between ANS and somatic nervous system. Divisions of the ANS. Characteristics of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic system. Similarities and differences. ANS effects on major organs of the body, Pharmacology of ANS, ANS reflexes and Control centres. Experiments on nerves and muscles. 300 Level

Structure and functions of nerves, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle and skeletal muscle, Muscles: structure, excitation, theories of excitation-contraction. Membrane potentials. Nerve generation and conduction of impulse and its physiological properties. Synapses and synaptic transmission

The study of parasitism and pathogenicity; Entry of pathogens into plants and mechanism of attack; Mechanical forces exerted by pathogens of host tissue; The study of chemical weapons of pathogens enzymes; toxins and growth regulating enzymes; Ethylene and its role; Mechanisms of defense; Applications in wood preservation

Degradation of host plant tissue by pathogens; breakdown of cellulose; unienzyme theory; two enzyme theory and multi-enzyme theory; Pectic substances; mechanisms of wilting - physiological wilting and pathological wilting; production of toxins blocking of vascular elements by substances Tyloses; Production of enzymes by parasites; Production of substances with growth regulating activity; Respiration of diseased plant; Plant vigor and protection

Osmotic fragility of RBCs. Differential leucocytes Count. Prothrombin time. Cross-matching of blood. Haematological indices (MCHC, MCV).

The Cardiac cycle in toad. Effect of drugs on cardiac muscle of toad. Measurement of arterial blood pressure. Effect of posture on arterial blood pressure. Effect of exercise on arterial blood pressure. Recording of human electrocardiogram. Cardiac examination. Spirometry measurement of lung volumes. Vitalography. Urinalysis. Urine microscopy. Microscopic examination of saliva.

Laboratory sessions on physiology experiments related to cardiovascular physiology, gastric secretions, respiratory, renal and neurological functions.

Assessment of the critically ill patients in intensive care unit and implication for physiotherapy. neurological system- level of consciousness, cerebral perfusion pressure, intracranial pressure, cardiovascular system- heart rate and rhythm, arterial blood pressure, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, respiratory system– mode of ventilation, humidification, oxygen therapy, respiratory rate, airway pressure, auscultation, percussion note, chest examination, chest radiograph, renal system, haematological/immunological system, GIT, musculoskeletal system. Mechanical ventilation, intubation, weaning. Condition requiring intensive care: acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), inhalation burns, head injury, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, tetanus, bulbar poliomyelitis. Physiotherapy technique – mechanical ventilation, care of unconscious patient. Common problems in intensive care unit-de-saturation, cardiopulmonary arrest, self extubation, blocked endotracheal tube. Acute Care: Managements of patients following partial or total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, Iliazarov procedure and many others. Importance of early mobilisation of patients out of bed (special consideration for geriatric patients). Precautionary and safety measures in intensive and acute care.

Students will be exposed to history taking, physical examination and specific assessment procedures and clinical judgments, treatment and evaluation of patients with head injuries, spinal cord injuries, post excision of tumour within the skull and many others. Students will also be exposed to the appropriate ways of communicating treatment goals and plans to patients with head and spinal cord injuries and other conditions requiring neurosurgery.

Students will be exposed to patient management elements including examination, evaluation, physical diagnosis, prognosis and intervention and plan of care as well as care coordination. history taking, physical examination and specific assessment procedures and clinical judgments, treatment and evaluation of patients with neurological conditions. Importance and rights of patients and confidentiality; Specific conditions to be covered may include but is not limited to stroke, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes mellitus, Guillain-Barre syndrome and many others. Students will also be exposed to the appropriate ways of communicating treatment goals and plans of care to patients with neurological disorders as well as goal setting. Student will be taught approaches and principle of treatment including remediation or facilitation approaches that includes general concepts and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, neurodevelopmental techniques or Bobath approach, motor control and motor learning approaches, and compensation approach