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302503 (v.2) Integrative Physiology 206
Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 10.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 10 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 8846 (v.7) Physiology 232
301421 (v.4) BIO28 Integrative Physiology
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Prerequisite(s): | 1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
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6934 (v.4) Human Biology 136 or any previous version
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302415 (v.2) Structure and Function of the Body 107 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Blood, composition and function of plasma constituents. Anaemias, haemostasis, intrinsic and extrinsic pathways for blood clotting. Cardiovascular physiology, control of heart rate and stroke volume. Intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of blood flow/pressure. Heart failure, coronary heart disease, haemodynamics of blood flow. Capillary exchange, circulatory patterns. hypertension and blood pressure regulation. Respiratory physiology, respiratory mechanics, gas transport and release, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease. Alveolar ventilation and blood flow, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, chemoreceptors and respiratory control, regulation of ventilation. Hypoxia and exercise. Renal physiology. Glomerator filtration, factors affecting GFR, glomerulonephritis, tubular reabsorption, plasma clearance, renal failure, countercurrent mechanisms, urea recycling, water and salt reabsorption. Body fluid and electrolyte balance - sodium, potassium, water and acid-base balance. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Described the composition, physical characteristics and functions of blood. Described the composition of blood plasma and the functions of its constituents. Differentiated between haemostasis and the process of blood coagulation. Described the electrophysiology of the working heart. Identified the major factors that determine cardiac output. Compared and contrast the mechanisms by which blood pressure and blood flow are maintained at the systemic and tissue level. Compared and contrast the pathophysiology of left and right heart failure. Described anomalies of the cardiovascular system, in particular, cardiovascular responses to changes in blood pressure, haemorrhage, hypotension, exercise and heart failure. Investigated the interrelationship between the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their role in the maintenance of body homeostasis. Detailed the mechanics of breathing with respect to the physical and chemical properties of the lung and alveolar tissue. Described how oxygen transport is influenced by changes in blood pH and temperature. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Berne, R.M. and Levy, M.N. (1993). Physiology. 3rd ed., Washington and St Louis, C.V. Mosby and Company. Ganong, W.F. (1991). Review of Medical Physiology.15th ed., New Jersey, Appleton and Lange. Guyton, A.C. (1991). Textbook of Medical Physiology. 8th ed., Philadelphia, WB Saunders and Company. Jennett, S. (1989). Human Physiology. Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone. Johnson, L.R. (1992). Essential Medical Physiology. New York, Raven Press. Patton, H.D. (1989). Textbook of Physiology. Vol 1and 2. Sydney, WB Saunders and Company. Rhoades, R. and Pflanzer, R. (1992). Human Physiology. 2nd ed., Philadelphia, Saunders College Publishing. Schmidt R.F. and Thews, G. (1989). Human Physiology. 2nd ed., Berlin, Springer-Verlag. Sperelakis, N. and Banks, R.O. (1993). Physiology. USA, Little, Brown and Company. Vander, A.J., Sherman, J.H., and Luciano, D.S. (1990). Human Physiology - The Mechanisms of Body Function. 5th ed., Sydney, McGraw-Hill. West, J.B. (1990). Respiratory Physiology - The Essentials. 4th ed., USA, Williams and Wilkins. |
Unit Texts: | Silverthorn, D.U. (2001). Human Physiology - An Integrated Approach, 2nd ed., USA, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Theory Tests (3) 15%. Assignment (2,000 words) 10%. Practical Reports (4) 30%. Final Examination (3 hours) 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Term 1 | | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Term 3 | | Y | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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