Vertebrate Physiology II

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This course is designed to provide graduate students with basic knowledge in the area of vertebrate physiology. This course, which is a continuation of Vertebrate Physiology I, provides graduate students in physiology and other basic sciences with a fundamental knowledge of the physiology of the principal human organs and systems. The course will consist of the following 5 sections: Cardiovascular Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Renal Physiology, Gastrointestinal Physiology, and Special Topics in Physio logy. The ultimate goal of the course is to enable students to further understand the basic physiological processes of vertebrates, in particular, humans. This course is recommended for all master and doctoral students in the Physiology Department, and fo r all doctoral students in Anatomy and Pharmacology. Students from the Intercampus Doctoral Program of the Biology Department of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus are also allowed to register in this course. FISA 8605 - Teaching Assistantship in Physiology. One (1) credit. Pre-requisites: FISA 8105, FISA 8215 or MPRI 7120. Approved the doctoral qualify examinations.