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Theory Syllabus

UNIT 1 Yoga and Human Body
A. Anatomy & Physiology:
1.1 Musculo-Skeletal System : Muscle - Classification - Histology - properties of
each type - distribution - Mechanism of muscle contraction (Brief) -
neuromuscular transmission (Brief), ligaments, tendons, Skeleton-Bones-types,
Structure & function, Spinal column. Joints - Types, Structure, Functions.
1.2 Blood and Immune System: Composition of blood corpuscles - R.B.C., W.B.C.,
Platelets. Plasma, Hemoglobin - Coagulation of blood and anticoagulants.
Blood groups and its importance, lymphatic system , Immunity - types &
mechanism.
1.3 Cardiovascular system: Anatomy of Heart and blood vessels - -Innervations' of
heart - Properties of cardiac muscle - Control of cardiac cycle and circulation -
Cardiac output - Blood pressure.
1.4 Respiratory System: Anatomy-Gross & Histological - Mechanism of Breathing,
Exchange of gases Pulmonary function tests-lung volumes - Control of
respiration.
1.5 Digestive system: Anatomy - Gross and Histological - Mechanism of secretion
of - Saliva, Gastric Juice, Pancreatic Juice, Bile, Intestinal secretion - Role of
these secretions in digestion of food, Absorption and assimilation and
formation of faces.
1.6 Excretory System and temperature regulation: Anatomy-Gross & Histology -
Functions of glomerule and renal tubules Micturition and composition of urine
- structure and functions of skin-Regulation of body temperature.
1.7 Endocrine System : Anatomy - Gross & Histological, Thyroid, Parathyroid,
Supra - renal, Pituitary, Islets of Langerhans - Function of thyroid and
parathyroid hormone, effect of hypo and hyperactivity on the body. Hormones
of supra-renal and their action and effect of hypo & hyper activity on the body.
Hormones of pituitary gland- its action and effect of hypo & hyper activity on
the body. Role of insulin in glucose metabolism.
1.8 Special senses : Eyes Anatomy - Histology of retina, Corneal function,
Physiology of vision & accommodation, Sense of smell - nasal mucosa, tongue,
taste buds. Ear-Mechanism of hearing and function of semicircular canal.
1.9 Reproductive System: Anatomy - Gross & History of Male reproductive system
- Spermatogenesis. Female reproductive system - Ovarian harmones,
Menstruation, Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation.
1.10 Nervous System : Anatomy - Gross - Cerebrum, cerebellum, Spinal cord.
Histology - Nerve - structure and properties of neurons - Nerve - Action
Potential - generation propagation - factors influencing. Classification of
neurons and nerve fibers Receptors and reflex arc. Functions and important
connections of Cerebrum, Pons, Medulla, Thalamus, Hypothalamus,

Cerebellum - Autonomic nervous system - Sympathetic and parasympathetic -
anatomy & functions.
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