Physiology

PH 521
Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology I

This class will focus on understanding the microscopic anatomy and physiology of the organs of the immune and endocrine systems. Major emphasis will be placed on the role of non-specific and specific defense mechanisms in health maintenance and provide an introduction into immune system disruption as it relates to hypersensitivity and autoimmunity. The endocrine system wiil be studied in it's primary role in cellular communication and maintenance of homestasis. Special emphasis will be placed on the interaction and communication between the nervous and endocrine systems.

Prerequisites: AN511, BC511.

2 lecture hours, 2 semester hours

PH 612
Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology II

The microscopic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems will be introduced. An emphasis will be placed on the relationship of tisue organization and function of the organ systems. Laboratories in this class will utilize case studies to emphasize how an understanding of normal physiologic mechanisms and how they are crucial to understanding pathophysiology.

 Prerequisites: AN511, PH521.

4 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 5 semester hours

PH713 
Toxicology and Pharmacology

This course is he study of drugs and chemicals and how they interact with the living organism. Pharmacology is a study of the sites, absorption, amd metabolism of common drugs. Toxicology studies the adverse reactions of drugs and poisons. The therapeutic use and toxic effects of various drugs, chemicals, nutritional supplements and other substances are studied.

Prerequisites: PH612, PA611, NS612

2 lecture hours, 2 semester hours