Advanced Physiology

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Nervous system: Classification, structure, function and properties of neurons and synapses; divisions of the nervous system; roles of the central as well as the autonomic nervous system; receptors and chemical transmission at nerve-nerve and nerve-muscle junctions; neurotransmitters; organization and function of the sensory system for both general and special senses; control of body movement. Cardiovascular system: Structure and function of the heart and blood vessels; control of cardiac functions; function of the systemic and pulmonary circulation; hemodynamics; components and properties of blood; structure and function of the lymphatic system. Respiratory system: Organization and structure of the respiratory system; ventilation and lung mechanics; exchange of gases in alveoli and tissues; transport of blood gases; chemical control of ventilation. -- 1 of 4 -- Renal system: Organisation of the urinogenital system; structure of a typical nephron; basic renal processes; regulation of sodium and water balance; regulation of potassium, calcium and hydrogen ions. Immune system: Classifications of cells of the internal defense system; recognition of self and “non-self”, non-specific defense processes; specific defense processes; roles of antibodies and complement pathways. Endocrine system: Organisation and structure of the endocrine system; classification of hormones; controlling mechanisms of hormone secretion; function of hormones; anatomical and physiological link between the endocrine and nervous systems. Reproductive system: Principles of gametogenesis; male reproductive physiology; female reproductive physiology; female sex cycle; pregnancy.

目标

1. To understand the normal functioning of the human body with emphasis on the high-level physiological mechanisms; 2. To instill into students the various control mechanisms of the body with appreciation of the integrative nature in the operation of the different body systems in health and illness

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Nil

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lecture 26 hours Tutorial 12 hours Laboratory 4 hours Lecture Lectures are conducted to provide students with the knowledge related to the high-level features and operation of different body systems, and to discuss the integration of body systems in different physiological aspects. Tutorial Tutorials are conducted to help students understand and reinforce the knowledge of physiological controlling mechanisms in human body that are essential to life. The tutorials include the discussions on physiological functions of different body systems in Q&A formats. Laboratory Laboratory sessions are conducted to help students understand and reinforce the knowledge of selected physiological controlling mechanisms in human body that are essential to life. Laboratory reports are required to be submitted by all students after each experiment to demonstrate their analytical skills and understanding on the subject matters.