Physiology

Catalog description

Students will continue their detailed study of the human body, dealing with the remaining organ systems of the body: digestion, respiration, circulation, immunity, urinary and osmoregulation, hormone secretion and function, and reproduction. Physiological review of body systems will include emphasis on the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, endocrine system, metabolic system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, and integumentary system. Related regional neuromusculoskeletal system components, and regional lymphatic system components will also be reviewed. Embryological aspects associated with system development will be introduced and reviewed where appropriate. The graduate student will be provided with a sound working knowledge of the structure and function on the human body with emphasis on the physiological mechanisms related to the maintenance of homeostasis. The integration of multiple body systems during normal and abnormal function will also be reviewed.