8472 (v.11) Physiology 231
Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 301425 (v.3) BIO20 Physiological Concepts or any previous version
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Anti Requisite(s): | 302420 (v.2) Physiological Concepts 205
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Prerequisite(s): | 1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 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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6934 (v.4) Human Biology 136 or any previous version
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12931 (v.2) Pharmaceutical Biology 120 or any previous version
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Basic principles and concepts of physiology introduced in Human Biology 133 and 134. Major topics include - cell membrane transport and ionic equilibria, nerve and muscle function, cellular metabolism, secretion and absorption. Cellular signalling - receptors and messengers. Hormonal regulation. Energy balance, metabolic rate and regulation of body temperature. |