10628 (v.3) Nutritional Physiology 282

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

10627 (v.3) Nutritional Physiology 281 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Control of respiration, gaseous exchange and respiratory mechanics. Functions of blood, the formation of blood cells and the characteristics of red blood cells. Resistance of the body to infection. Immunity and allergy. The gastro-intestinal hormones, enzymes and nutrients. Gastrointestinal mobility. The electrophysiology and mechanical properties of the gastro-intestinal musculature, digestion and gastro-intestinal circulation. The digestion of carbohydrates, lipids, protein and vitamins. Formation of urine by the kidney, glomerular filtration and tubular function controlling mechanisms. An introduction to the principles of physical fitness, the physiological effects of activity and methods of fitness assessment. The physiology of the musculoskeletal system and muscles.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to- Extend prior knowledge on role and functions of organ systems and their relationship to nutrition, the physiology of the musculo-skeletal, respiratory, renal, immune, and gastro-intestinal systems. Explain the effects of physiological change on Human nutritional status. Explain how nutritional homeostatis is maintained. List the fat and water soluable vitamins and describe their absorption. Describe the absorption of sodium, calcium andiron by the gastrointestinal system. Describe the luminal digestion uptake and transport of carbohydrates by the gastrointestinal system.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Sherwood L. (1997) Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems. (3rd ed). West Publishing Co. Curtin University of Technology. (1998), Nutritional Physiology 281/282 Laboratory Manual. Perth, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final exam 50%, Practical component 15%, Test 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment .

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y