PHY2022

Systems physiology

Dr Alan Tilbrook

8 points
* Three 1-hour lectures, one 1-hour tutorial and 4 hours practical per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prohibitions: PHY2062, ASC2716 and ASC2727

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will know and understand the structure and function of the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, renal and reproductive systems; understand how these systems are controlled by the neural and endocrine systems; know of adaptations by the major organ systems of the body to different environments; appreciate patho-physiological aspects of the major organ systems of the body; understand the laboratory techniques central to the study of systems physiology.

Synopsis This subject is designed to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the physiology of the major organ systems of the body. These include the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, renal and reproductive systems. Consideration of each system will include its structure, function, control by the nervous and endocrine systems, adaptations to different environments and an introduction to patho-physiological aspects. The interrelationships between these systems will be emphasised. Students should note that selection into third-year physiology subjects is based on second-year marks and is competitive.

Assessment Mid-semester multiple-choice question test: 10%
* Practical written examination: 30%
* Theory written examination: 55%
* Practical book assessment: 5%

Recommended texts

Rhoades and Pflanzer Human physiology 3rd edn, Saunders, 1996
This book is appropriate for most, but not all, of the subject. For the remaining sections it is recommended that students refer to Berne and Levy Physiology 3rd edn, Mosby 1993, which also presents a more detailed treatment of the entire subject material.