Topic to be covered

Topic

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Contact

hours

Introduction: Homeostasis (The relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine glands), Biochemical nature of hormones, Hormone action, Control of

hormones secretion.

1

3

Hormones of the Posterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland, OXYTOCIN, Antidiuretic

Hormone (ADH)

1

3

Hormones of the Anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland, FSH & LH, Growth hormone

(GH), Prolactin

1

3

Thyroid Gland, Adrenal Gland (Cortex)

1

3

The Calcitropic Hormones: Parathyroid Hormone, Calcitonin, and Vitamin D. The

Pancreas (The endocrine Portion)

1

3

Thermoregulation

1

3

Male reproductive system

1

3

Female reproductive system

1

3

Physiology of lactation

1

3

Avian reproductive physiology

1

3

Central Nervous System (CNS)

1

3

General Function of the Kidney, Overview of Renal Tubular Functions, Renal Capillary Membrane Transport, Overview of Renal Transepithelial Transport,

Basolateral membrane transport systems, Filtration and Blood flow.

1

3

What is the main purpose of the course

·      Provides a basic background to the principal physiological systems of the human body.

Introductory lecture and cell physiology, Body fluids, Excitable Tissues, Autonomic N system (ANS), Renal Physiology

 

Topic to be covered

Topic

No of

Weeks

Contact

hours

Introduction: Homeostasis (The relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine glands), Biochemical nature of hormones, Hormone action, Control of

hormones secretion.

1

3

Hormones of the Posterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland, OXYTOCIN, Antidiuretic

Hormone (ADH)

1

3

Hormones of the Anterior lobe of the Pituitary Gland, FSH & LH, Growth hormone

(GH), Prolactin

1

3

Thyroid Gland, Adrenal Gland (Cortex)

1

3

The Calcitropic Hormones: Parathyroid Hormone, Calcitonin, and Vitamin D. The

Pancreas (The endocrine Portion)

1

3

Thermoregulation

1

3

Male reproductive system

1

3

Female reproductive system

1

3

Physiology of lactation

1

3

Avian reproductive physiology

1

3

Central Nervous System (CNS)

1

3

General Function of the Kidney, Overview of Renal Tubular Functions, Renal Capillary Membrane Transport, Overview of Renal Transepithelial Transport,

Basolateral membrane transport systems, Filtration and Blood flow.

1

3

 

Course contents Theory

 

Filtration and Blood flow, Forces involved in Filtration, Regulation of renal Blood

Flow and GFR, Measurement of GFR, Measurement of RBF.

1

3

Calculation of Filtration Fraction, Tubular reabsorption, Tubular Secretion, Hormones that Regulate NaCl and water Reabsorption, The countercurrent

system, Diuretics.

1

3

Introduction: Homeostasis (The relationship between the nervous system and the

endocrine glands), Biochemical nature of hormones, Hormone action, Control of hormones secretion.

1

3

Total hours with assessments

15

45

Practical

 

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·      Hormones radioimmunoassay.

·      Study the effect of adrenaline injection.

·      Study the effect of insulin injection on blood glucose level.

·      Study the ways of semen collection.

·      Mass and individual motility of the sperms.

·      Measurement of semen volume and the concentration of the sperms.

·      Detection of abnormal sperms.

·      Calculation of the number of doses in the ejaculate.

·      Study the properties of rumen liquor.

·      Study the rumen microbiology.

·      Properties of the microbial fermentation and measurement of gas production in the rumen.

·      Measurement of rumen and reticulum motility.

·      Study the effect of certain drugs and calcium ion on the small intestine motility.

·      Revision

·      Examinationsز

15

45

Total hours with assessments

15

45

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 ?What is the main purpose of the course
This course is of value to the veterinary student to incorporate in animal production industry by enabling 
him to:  
• Identify and classify the different types of feedstuffs available to be consumed by animals specially 
those Sudan and also to assess the nutritive value of these resources in preparation for formulating 
cost-effective and proper rations for animals.                                                                                                                            
• Provide detailed information about the nutrients contained in animals’ feedstuffs as an introduction to 
studying the nutrition of these animals. 

?What is the main purpose of the course 
• This course addresses the developmental events during all stages of prenatal  development. This 
course will emphasize mammalian development but with a comparative approach  to illustrate key 
differences in embryological development across animals. The course also clarify  normal 
embryological anatomy and identify anomalies in development  of various tissues through a 
comparison of normal and abnormal development. 

?What is the main purpose of the course
• The metabolism (anabolic and catabolic) reactions of proteins and nucleic acids. 
• How proteins are synthesized inside the body. 
• How mutations are formed in nucleic acids and how they impacted the protein synthesis mechanism. 
• Control and regulation of the different metabolic pathways and the metabolism  
in different tissues.