Systemic Physiology

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Cardiovascular system: Control of cardiac functions; haemodynamics; components and properties of blood; structure and function of the lymphatic system. Respiratory system: External respiration and lung mechanics; exchange of gases in alveoli and tissues; transport of blood gases; chemical control of ventilation. Renal system: Organization of the urinogenital system; structure of a typical nephron; basic renal processes; regulation of sodium and water balance; regulation of electrolyte balance. Immune system: Different type of immune cells; innate and adaptive immune responses, recognition of self and “non-self”, roles of antibodies and complement pathways; active and passive immune response. Endocrine system: Organization of the endocrine system; classification of hormones; controlling mechanisms of hormone secretion; function of selected hormones; anatomical and physiological link between the endocrine and nervous systems. Digestive system: Processes of digestion and absorption; hepatobiliary and pancreatic functions; neural and endocrine control of the digestive processes. -- 1 of 3 --

目标

To instill into students an understanding of the normal functioning of the human body with emphasis on physiological mechanisms above introductory level, and introduce the various control mechanisms of the body to instill an appreciation of the integrative nature in the operation of the different body systems in health and illness

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Pre-requisite: Human Physiology or equivalent

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lecture Lectures are conducted to provide students with the knowledge related to the high-level features and operation of different body systems, and to discuss the integration of body systems in different physiological aspects. Tutorial Tutorials are conducted to help students understand and reinforce the knowledge of physiological controlling mechanisms in human body that are essential to life. The tutorials include the discussions on physiological functions of different body systems in Q&A formats. Practical Laboratory sessions are conducted to help students understand and reinforce the knowledge of selected physiological controlling mechanisms in human body that are essential to life. Laboratory reports are required to be submitted by all students after each experiment to demonstrate their analytical skills and understanding on the subject matters.