APHY 201 - Advanced Human Physiology

1. Describe cellular functions and the role of the plasma membrane.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
3. Describe the physiology of contraction in the three muscle types.
4. Describe the physiology of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
5. Describe the physiology of the respiratory system including gas transport.
6. Describe the maintenance and regulation of the composition of fluid compartments.
7. Describe the processes of nutrient digestion, absorption and utilization.
8. Describe hormonal control of systemic function.
9. Demonstrate competencies in proper use and analyses of physiologic instrumentation.

Lecture Content:

• Cell membrane transport
• Muscle physiology: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
• Cardiac physiology including cardiac conduction and EKG
• Circulation physics of pressure, flow, and resistance
• Renal physiology with discussion of acid/base balance, fluid, and blood pressure regulation
• Respiratory physiology: ventilation and respiration
• Discussion of clinical conditions
• Regulatory mechanisms of the nervous and endocrine system
• Digestive physiology

Lab Content:

• Suggested Topics/Activities:
• Scientific method/research components
• Membrane transport
• Computer simulations
• Handgrip dynamometry
• Electromyography and muscle stimulation
• Blood labs
• Frog model
• Electrocardiography and heart rate
• Blood pressure response
• Urinalysis
• Pulmonary function testing
• Clinical testing and application of senses, equilibrium, reflexes
• Electroencephalogram
• Digestive enzyme activity
• Exercise physiology
• Case studies/Critical thinking applications
• Integration of body systems

 
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