Department of Physiology

Physiology is the basic science that deals with the mechanisms of normal functions of various body systems. When body systems function normally a state of good health is maintained. Abnormal function may eventually lead to disease. Thus a good understanding of normal physiological processes is essential for recognizing abnormality and disease. Department of Physiology Faculty : (Click for details) Teaching Schedule : (Click for details) Course Content Physiology is tought in the first year of MBBS course. The course includes lectures, lecture-demonstrations tutorial, clinical examination, animal experiment, seminars, group discussion, problem based learning, quiz and laboratory practicals. The topics tought are in accordance with the syllabus laid down by the MUHS. Evaluation includes internal assessment and a final avaluation at the first MBBS examination. CME, Conference, workshop/ seminar and academic activities conducted (Last three years) Conducted 4th annual research society conference "Women - The centre of Health" along with OBGY department on 24th November 2015. List of recent publications by the department An Assessment of Muscular Strength, Endurance and Power in Handball Players National journal of medical sciences, Vol. 2, Issue:1, January 2013; Page no. 41-46- Dr. Bondade Effect of Sudarshan kriya Yoga on Lipid Profile; International Journal of Current Research & Review Page no. 49-55, Vol. - 5; issue-19 , October 2013 - Dr. Bondade New Hypothesis for mechanism of sliding filament theory of skeletal muscle contraction National journal of Physiology Pharmacy & Pharmacology (NJPPP) /2015/Vol. 5/Issue 1(online first) - Dr. Bondade Effect of Load carriage on Pulmonary Mechanics in School Children. International Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences ISSN: 2277-2103 volume -3(2) May-August 2013, page no. 16-21. - Dr. Agrawal Does parent educational status matters the students achievement in pre-medical entrance exam? e-ISSN: 2320-7388, P-ISSN: 2320-737X volume- 3, Issue- 3 (Sep.-Oct. 2013), page no. 28-30 -Dr. Agrawal Gender difference in motivational factors towards medical career choice. IOSR Journal of Research and methods in Education (IOSR-JRME), vol. 5; Issue -4; Ver. III, (Jul-Aug)2015, Page no. 53-56 - Dr. Agrawal Deleterious effect of petrol fumes on Erythrocytes. International Journal of Health science and Research, vol. 5; Issue-9; September 2015, Page no. 237-238 - Dr. Nair Comparative study of Anthropometric measurements & lipid profile in cardiovascular disease risk factors. JEBMH, Vol.2, Issue-36, Sept. 2015, page no. 5630-5639 - Dr. Baburdikar Toxic effect of petrol fumes on white blood corpuscles. Annals of Applied Bioscience , Vol. 2; Issue -3; 2015, page no. 56-59 - Mrs. Bedekar Does the long term exposure to petrol fumes affect platelet count? A study in petrol pump attendants. International Journal of Current research, Vol. 7, Issue-9; Sept. 2015, page no. 20140-20142 - Mrs. Bedekar UG and PG results in the college (Last three years) : 1st MBBS result Year Percentage Distinctions 2014-2015 91 % 03 2013-2014 91 % 10 2012-2013 86 % 07 Facilities Library The departmental library has a number of text books and reference books for staff as well as students. Departmental Library Laboratories Hematology lab. Hematology lab. Human Physiology/clinical lab Amphibian lab Amphibian lab. Mammalian lab Clinical lab Clinical lab. Research lab Research Current Projects Effect of Moderate exercise training in mild hypertensive patients Dr. A.K. Bondade & Dr. Anil Waghmare. Difference in motivation in girls & boys those who are pursuing medical career Dr. Mrs. M. J. Agrawal Future Plans The department hops to begin a sports Physiology Laboratory soon.