1. Applied Physiology Book & Notes — BSc Nursing (Semester-ready)

Finding a book that truly matches the unit-wise syllabus and exam needs is hard; that’s why this book brings syllabus-mapped notes, curated PYQs, and crisp revision aids in one place for the Applied Physiology for BSc Nursing INC syllabus.

One easy-to-use book that organises unit-wise coverage, high-frequency PYQs, and last-minute revision notes—features often not available together in standard texts.

1A. What’s inside (Applied Physiology Book by FHT)

• Complete unit-wise notes aligned to the prescribed physiology INC syllabus
• Physiology High-frequency PYQs compiled from recent exam papers
• Physiology Last-minute revision notes for quick recall before exams.
• This Book is available in both printed and online versions

In the book product page link given below, you will get sample notes for all subjects, so that you can make an informed decision by checking how these topics are covered in these books. More than that, we have refund options for the online version of our books.

1B. Read anywhere

Available in print and online, so you can study on your phone or with a printed book—whichever suits you best. Access and pricing details are on the product page.

2. Applied Physiology PYQs

• We listed both the most repeated 10-mark essay questions also 5-mark short essay questions for the physiology subject. So it will help you in your easy preparation for semester exams.
• We know the most stressful part of studying is finding and organising previous exam questions for BSc nursing subjects.
• That’s why we’ve compiled high‑frequency PYQs from recent exam papers into one, easy‑to‑use section.
• This gives you a focused tool for targeted practice, so you can spend your limited time on commonly asked areas.

3. Syllabus-Applied Physiology BSc Nursing

Unit 1:General Physiology – Basic Concepts

• Cell physiology including transportation across cell membrane
• Body fluid compartments, distribution of total body fluid, intracellular and extracellular compartments, major electrolytes, and maintenance of homeostasis
• Cell cycle
• Tissue – formation, repair
• Membranes and glands – functions
• Application and implication in nursing

Unit 2:Respiratory System

• Functions of respiratory organs
• Physiology of respiration
• Pulmonary circulation – functional features
• Pulmonary ventilation, exchange of gases
• Carriage of oxygen and carbon dioxide, exchange of gases in tissue
• Regulation of respiration
• Hypoxia, cyanosis, dyspnea, periodic breathing
• Respiratory changes during exercise

Unit 3:Digestive System

• Functions of the organs of digestive tract
• Saliva – composition, regulation of secretion, and functions of saliva
• Composition and function of gastric juice, mechanism and regulation of gastric secretion
• Composition of pancreatic juice, function, regulation of pancreatic secretion
• Functions of liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
• Composition of bile and function
• Secretion and function of small and large intestine
• Movements of alimentary tract
• Digestion in mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, absorption of food

Unit 4:Circulatory and Lymphatic System

• Functions of heart, conduction system, cardiac cycle, stroke volume, and cardiac output
• Blood pressure and pulse
• Circulation – principles, factors influencing blood pressure, pulse
• Coronary circulation, pulmonary and systemic circulation
• Heart rate – regulation of heart rate
• Normal value and variations
• Cardiovascular homeostasis in exercise and posture

Unit 5:Blood

• Blood – functions, physical characteristics
• Formation of blood cells
• Erythropoiesis – functions of RBC, RBC lifecycle
• WBC – types, functions
• Platelets – function and production of platelets
• Clotting mechanism of blood, clotting time, bleeding time, PTT
• Hemostasis – role of vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation in hemostasis, coagulation factors, intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation
• Blood groups and types
• Immunity

Unit 6: The Sensory Organs

• Functions of skin
• Vision, hearing, taste, and smell
• Errors of refraction, ageing changes

Unit 7: Endocrine System

• Functions of endocrine glands, Other hormones
• Alterations in disease

Unit 8:Musculoskeletal System

• Bones – functions, movements of bones of axial and appendicular skeleton, bone healing
• Joints and joint movements, Alteration of joint disease
• Properties and functions of skeletal muscles – mechanism of muscle contraction
• Structure and properties of cardiac muscles and smooth muscles

Unit 9:Renal System

• Functions of kidney in maintaining homeostasis
• GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)
• Functions of ureters, bladder, and urethra
• Micturition
• Regulation of renal function

Unit 10:Reproductive System

• Female reproductive system – menstrual cycle, function and hormones of ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, and vulva, fertilization, implantation, functions of breast
• Male reproductive system – spermatogenesis, functions of testes, seminal vesicles, scrotum, penis, spermatic cord, epididymis, prostate, composition of semen

Unit 11:Nervous System

• Overview of nervous system
• Review of types, structure, and functions of neurons
• Nerve impulse
• Functions of brain – Medulla, Pons, Cerebrum, Cerebellum
• Sensory and Motor Nervous system
• Peripheral Nervous system
• Autonomic Nervous system
• Limbic system – Hippocampus, Thalamus, Hypothalamus
• Vestibular apparatus
• Functions of cranial nerves
• Autonomic functions
• Reflexes – somatic, visceral, and referred
• CSF formation, composition, circulation of CSF, blood-brain barrier, and blood-CSF barrier