Physiology 1

A study of cellular, tissue, and organ function in the human body. A college level course surveying the elements of Physiology in eleven organ systems and how homeostasis is maintained. Human physiology will be presented in a lecture format with discussion, computer simulations, and other aids to emphasize the relevant concepts. Required for nursing and dental hygiene. Recommended for physical education, general science, and allied health majors. Some previous knowledge of anatomy and chemistry is helpful, but not required for success in the course. Students may take physiology lab concurrently for after completion of PHY1.

Week #		Weekly Topics
1		Ions, organic compounds, enzymes, cell organelles and their function.
2		Cell membrane characteristics, membrane transport processes (selected examples).
3		Genetics and disease, DNA, selected inherited disorders.
4		Hematology/Immunology, nonspecific immune response, specific immune response. EXAM I
5		Neurons, membrane potentials, graded potentials, neural transmitters.
6		Muscle types, contractile proteins, sliding filament model, fiber types, metabolism.
7		Central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, neural transmitters and receptors.
8		Endocrinology - hypothalamus/pituitary, selected glands, negative feedback, second messengers. EXAM II
9		Cardiac muscle, regulation of heart, ECG's, cardiac blood flow.
10		Blood flow, resistance, and pressure, capillary pressures, edema. Homeostasis of blood pressure.
11		Pulmonary ventilation, gas exchange, oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, acid-base balance. EXAM III
12		Digestive tract, digestive process, nutrient absorption, pancreas, liver, gall bladder.
13		Metabolism of glucose, proteins, and lipids. Endocrine control of metabolism, diabetes.
14		Nephrons, urine formation, electrolyte balance, water reclamation, acid-base.
15		Female reproductive system, reproductive hormones, male reproductive system. EXAM IV