PHA-585 PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction to physiology. Normal physiological processes will be discussed including basic principles, physiology of nerve and muscle, essentials of neuroanatomy, functions of nerve tissues, endocrinology and metabolism, gastrointestinal function, cardiovascular physiology, respiration and excretion. Biochemical and nutritional issues will also be addressed. Physiology lecture incorporates concepts from Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Physics and Molecular Biology and applies them toward the understanding of the normal function of the major organ-systems of the human body. The major organ systems covered are: (i) cardiovascular, (ii) digestive, (iii) endocrine, (iv) muscular, (v) neural, (vi) renal (vii) reproductive and (viii) respiratory.

Credits

4

Distribution

College of Nursing & Hlth Sci