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Q: What is Physiology?
A: Physiology is the study of function in living systems. Physiologists study function at many levels: molecules, cells, organs and whole organisms. Q: What is Human Physiology? A: Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans, their organ systems, organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The basic principle that provides the foundation for the study of human physiology is the maintenance of homeostasis through the operation of complex control systems encompassing all levels of the hierarchy of human structure and function (i.e., cells, tissues, organs, and organs systems). General Physiological Concepts: body organization, homeostasis, control systems, biochemistry, cell structure, cell function, histology, metabolism, membranes, and cellular communication. Systems Physiology: neurophysiology, muscular physiology, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, fluid and acid-base physiology, digestive physiology, endocrinology, immunology, and reproductive physiology. Integrative Physiology: exercise physiology, environmental physiology, physiology of aging, biomechanics, and nutrition. |
| 1. Cellular Physiology |
| 2. Cardiac Physiology |
| 3. Vascular Physiology |
4. GI Physiology
How is food digested? How is the digestive process controlled? |
| 5. Respiratory Physiology |
| 6. Renal and Acid-Base Physiology |
| 7. Endocrine Physiology |
| 8. Neurophysiology |
| 9. Integrated Clinical Cases |
| 10. Review Questions |