Human Physiology

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Indicative Content Introduction to cell physiology (structure and function of cell organelles; plasma membrane; cytoplasm and its organelles; nucleus and gene expression; protein synthesis and secretion; DNA synthesis and cell division) Level of body organization from cells to systems (homeostasis and feedback control; primary tissues; organization of organs and systems) Body systems including 1) Respiratory system (structure of respiratory system; physical aspects of ventilation; mechanics of breathing; gas exchange; transport of blood gases; regulation of breathing; control of ventilation rate) 2) Cardiovascular system (structure of heart; cardiac cycle; electrical activity of heart; nervous and endocrine control of cardiac function; blood composition; overview of blood vessels; systemic, pulmonary and lymphatic circulations; cardiac output; haemodynamics and regulation of blood flow) 3) Renal system (structure of renal system; structure and function of nephron; glomerular filtration; water and salt reabsorption; renal plasma clearance; renal control of electrolyte and acid base balance) 4) Digestive system (digestion and absorption; from mouth to stomach; small intestine; large intestine; digestive role of liver, gallbladder and pancreas; neural and endocrine regulation of digestive process) 5) Nervous system (structure and function of neurons and synapses; electrical activity of neurons; overview of membrane potential, grade potential and action -- 1 of 3 -- potential; mechanism of neurotransmission; organization and function of central and peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system; sensory and motor cortex) 6) Reproductive system (male and female reproductive physiology; endocrine regulation of reproduction; menstrual cycle; fertilization and pregnancy) 7) Endocrine system (endocrine glands; classification and function of hormones; mechanisms of hormone action; control of hormone secretion; pituitary, adrenal, thyroid glands and pancreas; autocrine and paracrine regulation; physiological link of nervous and endocrine systems) 8) Musculoskeletal system (structure of skeletal muscle; classification of muscle and muscle contraction, mechanism of muscle contraction; energy requirement of skeletal muscle; neural control of muscle contraction; structure of bone and cartilage; growth and remodeling of bone; calcium homeostasis) 9) Immune system (defense mechanisms; B and T lymphocytes; active and passive immunity; diseases caused by immune system)

目标

By completing this subject using an organ system-based approach in teaching and learning, students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the function of the human body and the physiological mechanisms of the operation of major body systems.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Nil