Physiology I

Catalog description

The physiology sequence consists of two courses, this one and ABS 525 (physiology 2) in the spring semester.  This first course consists of the study of the physiological processes of the human body.  Starting with physio-chemical and biophysical processes such as osmosis, ion transport, and membrane potentials, the course examines the basic mechanisms of cellular function, leading into an examination of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, circulatory and if time permits, the temperature regulation systems.  Clinical applications are considered throughout the course.The second course in the sequence continues with the urinary, respiratory, endocrine (including reproductive), and digestive systems.