CARDIOCIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE.

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The structure and function of the cardiovascular and circulatory system will be studied, as well as, cardiac control, the cardiac cycle, cardiac output, hemodynamics, vascular resistance, arterial-venous oxygen difference and oxygen delivery and consumption. Heat production and thermal control during exercise will also be addressed in lecture and laboratory sessions. *Doctoral students will be required to complete an additional research-related assignment. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.