Physiology/Pathophysiology I

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This course is the first of two courses that presents normal physiology of major body systems as a bridge to the concepts of pathophysiology that are the cause of dysfunction and disease and gives a foundation for clinical evaluation and intervention. Specifically, core concepts of this course include the physiology of major cellular functions and cell communication, functional units of the central and peripheral nervous system, neurophysiology, neuropathology, muscle function at the cellular level for genetic and traumatic pathologies, the physiology of normal cardiovascular function in relation to common cardiovascular disorders, and the physiology of normal respiratory function in relation to common respiratory disorders. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours. Semester 2