Physiology II (Human)
| Course Code | BSC111 |
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| Fee Code | S3 |
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| Number of Assignments | 9 |
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| Duration (approx) | 100 hours |
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A course designed for health therapists and all those working in health care that want or need to develop a deeper understanding of the human body processes and health maintenance.
COURSE CONTENTS:
There are 9 lessons in this module as follows:
1. Cell Physiology
2. Histophysiology
3. Systems Physiology
4. Neurophysiology
5. Endocrinology
6. Cardiovascular Physiology
7. Immunology
8. Respiratory Physiology
9. Renal Physiology
DETAILED CONTENTS:
Cell Physiology – Study of the functions of cells
Chemical reactions
Homeostasis, feedback systems, homeostatic imbalances
Histophysiology – Study of the functions of tissues
Bone – ossification, growth,
Negative feedback regulation of blood calcium
Articulation
Systems Physiology - Study of the operation of organ systems
Integumentary
Skin - physiology, homeostasis, and body temp
Sensory, Motor, and integrative systems
Sensations and sensory pathways
Memory, wakefulness, and sleep
Special senses
Smell, taste, vision, hearing, and equilibrium
ANS
Dual innervation and neurotransmitters
Parasympathetic/sympathetic
Neurophysiology – Study of the functional characteristics of nerve cells
Myelination
Resting membrane potential, ion channels, repolarizatoin, impulse propagation
Spinal Cord
Sensory/Motor
Grey/White matter
Reflexes, reflex arcs, and homeostasis
Spinal nerves
Brain
Limbic system
Functions of cerebral cortex
Neurotransmitters
Endocrinology – Study of hormones and how they control body functions
Mechanisms of homeostatic action
Glucocorticoid secreation (NE and E)
General Adaptation Syndrome
Cardiovascular Physiology – Study of the heart and blood vessels
Heart Blood Supply – Coronary arteries
Cardiac Muscle Contraction – EKG
Cardiac Output
Hemodynamics – volume, BP, Capillary exchange
Immunology – Study of the body defence mechanisms
Functions of White Blood Cells
Non specific resistance to disease
immunity
Respiratory Physiology – Study the functions of the air passageways and lungs
Pulmonary Ventilation – pulmonary capacity
Renal Physiology – Study of the function of the kidneys
Electrolytes
Acid Base Balance
An advanced course on human physiology that will develop further your understanding of the principles of physiology, examining functions of the cells, tissues and systems of the human body. The course details how our bodies maintain internal equilibrium and health while exposed to the most variable range of conditions, such as physical, psychological and environmental factors.
A course designed for health therapists and all those working in health care that want or need to develop a deeper understanding of the human body processes and health maintenance.
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology BSC101 or equivalent.