2.24903 PHYSIOLOGY (year long)

Topics include: introduction and general physiology; cell membrane; electrophysiology; nerve physiology; synapses; neuromuscular; muscle, smooth and cardiac muscle; cardiac failure; cardiac output; autonomic nervous system; blood volume, composition and functions; hemopoiesis; erythropoiesis; red cell values; anamias polycythemia; RBC jaundice; haemostasis; blood disorders; white blood cells; immune responses; electrocardiograph; control of heart rate; hemodynamics;; blood pressure; pulmonary circulation; pulmonary function tests; coronary circulation; cerebral circulation; circulation in other areas; peripheral circulatory; gas exchange in lungs; oxygen transport; carbon dioxide transport; control of respiration; hypoxia; patho-physiology of respiratory diseases; neural, hormonal, and motility of the gut; gastric motility and vomiting; defecation, transit times, and constipation; salivary secretion; peptic ulcer and tests of gastric secretion; pancreatic secretion; bile secretion; intestinal secretion and absorption; motility of small intestine and colon; gastric secretion; the nephron; renal blood flow and glomerular filtration; tabular transport mechanisms and function; renal clearance, failure and function tests; regulation of osmolarity; regulation of acid-base balance; micturition; endocrine physiology; anterior and posterior pituitary; renin-angiotensin system; thyroid hormones; calcium and phosphate regulating hormones; adrenocortical hormones; adrenal medulla; other hormones; sexual differentiation; male reproductive system; female reproductive system; menstrual cycle; physiology of pregnancy and contraception; physiology of lactation; physiology of exercise, high altitude, and deep-sea diving;

Contact hours: 6 hours per week (3 hours lecture/tutorials and 3 hours practical).

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Science Foundation Year or its equivalent.

Assessment: Tests, assignments, and practicals (60%) and final examination (40%)