PHY3011

Human physiology: control and integration

(SCI)

Offered subject to final approval

Dr Julia Raftos

12 points + Four 1-hour lectures and one 6-hour practical per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHY2011 and PHY2022, or BMS1052 and BMS2031, or permission + Prohibition: PHY3031

Synopsis: Advanced study of control and integration of body systems in daily activity. Commences with study of historical development of concepts of homeostasis and integration. Then, study of control of body systems examines three areas : (a) control of fuel metabolism, and variations during circadian rhythms, (b) molecular and cellular control of development from embryo to early post-natal life, (c) control of adult growth and ageing. Study of integration in body systems examines (a) mechanisms maintaining stability of fluids and ions, (b) integrated cardiovascular regulation by nerves and hormones, and (c) respiratory integration, normally and in special conditions (eg., sleep, diving).

Assessment: Mid-semester multiple-choice question test (1 hour): 10% + Practical book: 5% + Written practical examination (2 hours): 20% + Written theory examination (3 hours): 65%