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BIO 118 - Human Physiology
The study of the functions of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of the organ systems in the maintenance of body homeostasis. The lab will center around experiments on living vertebrates.
Upon satisfactory completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply the learned chemical concepts to the study of physiology.
- Analyze the structural and functional aspects of a cell and its interactions with the environment.
- Describe the ultrastructure of skeletal muscle and the mechanism of muscular contraction.
- Analyze the mechanism responsible for the nerve impulse, the role of the autonomic nervous system in the maintenance of homeostasis and the perception of sensation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular physiology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of pulmonary physiology.
- Analyze the physiological changes that occur in the gastrointestinal tract during the digestion of nutrients.
- Analyze how the urinary organs function in the removal of cellular waste products from the blood and transport these wastes from the body.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of fluids, the movement of ions and acid-base balance in maintaining homeostasis of the body.
- Relate hormonal regulation to the physiology of the male and female reproductive organs.
This course is designed for students in the allied health fields.
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy (BIO 117).
3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory each week 4 credits