PHYSIOLOGY I

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Basic physiological principles that apply to normal body function will be explored by an in-depth examination of the underlying chemical and physical mechanisms. This part of the physiology sequence covers the following: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle anatomy; excitation-contraction coupling, mechanical function, skeletal muscle fiber types and their function. Also, the cardiovascular, pulmonary systems and exercise physiology are addressed. Physiology coursework prepares the graduate student for more advanced study in pathology and the mechanisms of disease. This course has a complementary lab that reinforces the lecture and improves understanding in smaller groups.Prerequisite(s): Developmental and Applied Anatomy, Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Biology of Cells and Tissues