Physiology

The Department of Physiology supports pre-clinical teaching by helping students understand how the human body functions under normal conditions. Learning here focuses on how different systems work, respond, and maintain balance.

Students are introduced to physiology through practical work and demonstrations, alongside theory, so that concepts are seen and not only read about. This approach supports our role as a college for Physiology Courses in Perambalur.

Teaching in the department includes:

• Laboratory-based experiments
• Demonstrations using instruments
• Observation of physiological responses
• Discussion of results during practical sessions

These sessions help students understand function in a practical context and prepare them for later clinical learning.

What we offer

The department is located on the third floor of the academic building and includes several laboratories used for teaching and research.

• Hematology laboratory
  Used for the study of blood. The lab is equipped with microscopes and other instruments required for routine hematology practicals.
• Amphibian laboratory
  Used to demonstrate muscle contraction and related physiological studies. Teaching is supported by kymographs and allied instruments, commonly using frog preparations.
• Mammalian laboratory
  Used for studying organ function through experimental work. The lab is equipped with isolated organ baths, high-speed kymographs, and related instruments. These facilities support both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Clinical physiology laboratory
  Used to study physiological responses in humans. The lab includes ECG machines, spirometers, BMR instruments, bicycle ergometers, and other related equipment.
• Research laboratory
  Used for research work and advanced recording. Equipment includes single- and multi-channel physiographs, polygraph systems, gas analyzers, pH meters, incubators, calorimeters, and instruments for recording passive movements.

Teaching is supported by audio visual aids and instruments used during regular academic sessions. This academic infrastructure supports structured learning and practical exposure at what is recognised as the Best college for preclinical Physiology courses in perambalur.

Ethical conduct in experimental work

Practical teaching in physiology follows accepted ethical guidelines. Students are guided on appropriate conduct during laboratory sessions, and experimental work is carried out under supervision. Experiments are used only for teaching and academic purposes.

Connection to clinical learning

Physiology concepts learnt during the pre-clinical phase come back during clinical training. Observations made during experiments help students make sense of clinical signs, investigations, and responses seen later in patient care.

Teaching in the department is handled by subject faculty involved in routine academic work. Students are guided during experiments, demonstrations, and practical sessions.

Questions are encouraged, especially when concepts or results are unclear. Most guidance happens during everyday teaching rather than through separate or formal processes.

Physiology is not a subject that settles quickly. Students spend time observing experiments and going over results more than once. Practical sessions allow space for discussion when responses or readings are unclear. The focus stays on understanding normal function rather than remembering numbers. Topics are revisited as needed, and teaching moves at a steady pace.

The Department of Physiology at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital provides a structured environment for understanding how the body functions under normal conditions. This forms an important base for clinical subjects that follow and supports learning in our courses for preclinical Physiology in perambalur.