Got you 👩⚕️ *Physiology for 100 Level Nursing students*
Here’s what you’ll mostly cover in 1st year Physiology. It’s the foundation for all your clinical
courses later.
*100L Nursing Physiology - Major Topics*
*1. Introduction to Physiology*
- *Definition*: Study of how the body and its parts work
- *Homeostasis*: How the body maintains stable internal conditions
- *Cell physiology*: Cell membrane, transport, action potential
*2. Blood & Body Fluids*
- *Composition of blood*: RBC, WBC, platelets, plasma
- *Hemoglobin & Oxygen transport*
- *Blood groups*: ABO, Rhesus
- *Blood clotting* and disorders like anemia
- *Body fluid compartments*: ICF, ECF
*3. Cardiovascular System*
- *Structure of the heart*
- *Cardiac cycle* and heart sounds
- *Blood pressure* and how it’s regulated
- *Circulation*: systemic, pulmonary, coronary
*4. Respiratory System*
- *Mechanics of breathing*: inspiration, expiration
- *Gas exchange* in lungs and tissues
- *Oxygen & CO2 transport*
- *Regulation of respiration*
*5. Digestive System*
- *Digestion & absorption* of carbs, proteins, fats
- *Functions of liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines*
, - *Role of enzymes and hormones* like insulin, gastrin
*6. Excretory System*
- *Structure & function of kidney*
- *Nephron & urine formation*
- *Regulation of water, electrolytes, acid-base balance*
*7. Nervous System*
- *Neurons & nerve impulse*
- *Central nervous system*: Brain and spinal cord
- *Reflex action*
- *Autonomic nervous system*: sympathetic vs parasympathetic
*8. Endocrine System*
- *Major glands*: Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas
- *Hormones* and their functions
*9. Reproductive System*
- *Male & female reproductive physiology*
- *Menstrual cycle*
- *Pregnancy & lactation basics*
*10. Special Senses*
- *Sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch*
- *Key words to know*: Homeostasis, osmosis, diffusion, active transport, hormone, reflex
*Study Tips for Nursing Physio*
1. *Draw diagrams* - heart, nephron, respiratory system. Lecturers love them.
👩⚕️
2. *Link to nursing*: "Why do we check BP?" "Why is urine output important?"
3. *Mnemonics* for hormones, cranial nerves, etc.Got you Let's go deeper + I’ll give you
practice questions too
We’ll take the *4 topics that usually carry the most marks in 100L* and break them down with
nursing examples.
Here’s what you’ll mostly cover in 1st year Physiology. It’s the foundation for all your clinical
courses later.
*100L Nursing Physiology - Major Topics*
*1. Introduction to Physiology*
- *Definition*: Study of how the body and its parts work
- *Homeostasis*: How the body maintains stable internal conditions
- *Cell physiology*: Cell membrane, transport, action potential
*2. Blood & Body Fluids*
- *Composition of blood*: RBC, WBC, platelets, plasma
- *Hemoglobin & Oxygen transport*
- *Blood groups*: ABO, Rhesus
- *Blood clotting* and disorders like anemia
- *Body fluid compartments*: ICF, ECF
*3. Cardiovascular System*
- *Structure of the heart*
- *Cardiac cycle* and heart sounds
- *Blood pressure* and how it’s regulated
- *Circulation*: systemic, pulmonary, coronary
*4. Respiratory System*
- *Mechanics of breathing*: inspiration, expiration
- *Gas exchange* in lungs and tissues
- *Oxygen & CO2 transport*
- *Regulation of respiration*
*5. Digestive System*
- *Digestion & absorption* of carbs, proteins, fats
- *Functions of liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines*
, - *Role of enzymes and hormones* like insulin, gastrin
*6. Excretory System*
- *Structure & function of kidney*
- *Nephron & urine formation*
- *Regulation of water, electrolytes, acid-base balance*
*7. Nervous System*
- *Neurons & nerve impulse*
- *Central nervous system*: Brain and spinal cord
- *Reflex action*
- *Autonomic nervous system*: sympathetic vs parasympathetic
*8. Endocrine System*
- *Major glands*: Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas
- *Hormones* and their functions
*9. Reproductive System*
- *Male & female reproductive physiology*
- *Menstrual cycle*
- *Pregnancy & lactation basics*
*10. Special Senses*
- *Sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch*
- *Key words to know*: Homeostasis, osmosis, diffusion, active transport, hormone, reflex
*Study Tips for Nursing Physio*
1. *Draw diagrams* - heart, nephron, respiratory system. Lecturers love them.
👩⚕️
2. *Link to nursing*: "Why do we check BP?" "Why is urine output important?"
3. *Mnemonics* for hormones, cranial nerves, etc.Got you Let's go deeper + I’ll give you
practice questions too
We’ll take the *4 topics that usually carry the most marks in 100L* and break them down with
nursing examples.
