Advanced Blood, Cardiovascular, Renal And Respiratory Physiology, Physiology Of Exercise, Gastrointestinal Tract (Git) And Nutrition.

Course Code:

PHY7103

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

College:

School:

Department:

Course Discipline:

Course Description & Objectives:

Physiological anatomy of the renal, GIT, respiratory and cardiovascular system; Functions of the heart and blood vessels; ECG and CVS dysfunction.
Mechanism of respiration in the lungs and at tissue level; respiratory failure; cardio-respiratory changes during exercise; assessing cardio-respiratory systems. Renal functions, acid-base balance, acute and chronic renal failure.
Gastro-intestinal Physiology(GIT)
Functions of the gastro-intestinal tract; hormones of the GIT; functions of the liver and GIT function. Balanced diet and cellular utilization of micronutrients.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

Describe the physiology of nutrition, Blood formation, use and functions.
Physiological anatomy and functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Conduct physiological experiments in the areas of cardio-respiratory, renal and GTI functions.

File Attachments:

No Attachments/Downloads