Physiology II (Human) BSC111

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

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