Physiology II (Human) BSC111

Learn a deeper understanding of human physiology. An advanced course that will develop further your understanding of the principles of physiology, examining functions of the cells, tissues and systems of the human body. Learn 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.

Pre-requisite: or equivalent.

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 kidneysAn 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.
  • Structure and Functions of the kidneys
  • Nephrons
  • Glomerular Filtration
  • Renal control of Electrolytes and Acid Base Balance
  • Active and Passive Tubular Reabsorption
  • Tubular Secretion
  • The process of Micturition