The physiology exam consists of two theory papers and two practical sessions. Theory Paper 1 covers general physiology, blood, cardiovascular, respiratory, GIT, and renal systems. Theory Paper 2 covers endocrine, special senses, nervous system, nerve-muscle physiology, skin/body temperature, and reproduction. Practical I involves clinical exams and procedures on subjects. Practical II involves hematology experiments and interpreting case histories/problems. Both practical sessions are 2 hours each and carry 35 marks testing different exam components.

1. First Professional Examination
Physiology Syllabus
THEORY EXAMINATION
Paper 1 (100 marks)
Topics
General Physiology
Blood
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
GIT
Renal system
Paper 2 (100 marks)
Topics
Endocrine system
Special senses
Nervous system
Nerve- muscle physiology
Skin and body temperature
Reproduction

2. PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
There will be two practical sessions, Practical I and II, each carrying 35
marks, each practical will be of 2 hours duration.
Practical I: 35 Marks
1. Clinical Examination 15 marks
a. Clinical examination of respiratory system
b. Clinical examination of CVS
c. Clinical examination of pulse
d. Clinical examination of nervous system:
• Examination of cranial nerves.
• Examination of sensory system.
• Examination of motor system
• Examination of reflexes
Procedures on Human Subjects 20 marks
a. Spirometry- Measurement of spirometric parameters.
b. Recording of ECG
c. Recording of blood pressure
d. Effects of posture and exercise on BP.
Each student will get one clinical experiment and one human subject
experiment.

3. Practical II 35 marks
1. Haematology
• Major 15 marks
a. Differential leukocyte count.
b. Total count of WBC.
c. Total count of RBC.
d. Total count of platelets.
e. Absolute eosinophil count
• Minor 10 marks
a. Blood grouping.
b. Bleeding time
c. Clotting time.
d. PCV
2. Interpretation of case histories / problems(calculations) 10 marks
Calculations 5 marks
Case history 5 marks
Each student will get one major and one minor hematology experiment
+ one calculation and one case history.