Integrated Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 1

Catalog description

This is an introductory course to the physiology and its clinical significance of all major body systems. Neurology introduces basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Hematology is presented as it applies to dentistry. Oxygen transport mechanisms, hemostasis, and thrombosis will be covered. The cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems are introduced covering the physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems. The dental significance of systemic diseases is presented as it correlates to common diseases encountered in dental practice. This part of the course is designed to provide clinical significance of underlying health conditions and their impact on treatment plans.