Physiology Curriculum - Doctors Revision

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PHY 1 & 2

Updated Physiology Curriculum

An in-depth look at the function of the human body, from cellular mechanisms to the integrated operations of major organ systems..

8 Credit Units

3 Major Components

Full Year Course

Course Units

Explore the complete Physiology curriculum from Year I to Year II.

YEAR I

PHY 111

General Physiology, Blood and Respiratory Physiology

General and Cellular Physiology

Cell Function & Transport Homeostasis Body Fluids Excitability Nerve and Muscle Physiology

Blood (Hematology)

Blood Introduction Red Blood Cells White Blood Cells Hemostasis and Coagulation Blood Groups & Transfusion Blood Indices & Metabolism Related Pathophysiology

Respiratory Physiology

Mechanics of Breathing Gas Exchange, Transport & V/Q Control of Respiration Respiratory Function Tests

PHY 122

Cardiovascular, GIT and Renal Physiology

Cardiovascular Physiology

Circulation & Hemodynamics The Heart & Cardiac Cycle Vasculature & Blood Pressure Systemic Regulation

Gastrointestinal (GIT) Physiology

GIT Functions, Neuro & Motility Digestion, Absorption & GI Disorders GI Secretions

Renal Physiology

Functional, GFR, Haemodynamics & Diuretics Renal Clearance & Micturition Endocrine Role of Kidney Renal Function Assessment

YEAR II

PHY 231

Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

General Endocrinology

Principles of Hormone Action Specific Endocrine Glands Pathophysiology

Reproductive Physiology

Male Reproductive System Female Reproductive System Pregnancy & Lactation

PHY 242

Neurophysiology

Nervous System Functions

Cellular Neurophysiology Sensory Systems Motor Systems Autonomic Nervous System Special Senses

Higher Brain Functions

Temperature Regulation Limbic System & Emotion Learning and Memory Speech & EEG