Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Biology

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Credits 4. 4 Lecture Hours. Advanced multidisciplinary analysis of the cardiovascular and lymphatic system that incorporates molecular and cell biology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology; basic concepts include transport processes, feedback control and homeostasis; vascular biology includes endothelium, smooth muscle, capillary exchange, blood flow regulation, vasculogenesis, angiogenesis; lymphatic biology includes lymphangiogenesis, lymphatic system and lymph transport; cardiac biology includes myocytes, conduction tissue, myofilament activation and deactivation, myocardial contractility, electrical coordination of cardiac pumping, cardiac cycle, cardiac output and its regulation; cardiovascular integration includes intrinsic, neural and hormonal mechanisms, regulation of arterial pressure, cardiovascular responses to exercise, hemorrhage, inflammation and metabolic disorders. Prerequisites: MSCI 601 or equivalent.