Physiological Sciences 2

Abstract

This subject continues the foundation study of the function of the human body. Topics in this subject include the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems including pertinent medical considerations. Students gain anatomical and physiological knowledge in practical classes and lectures. Distance students attend intensive school where … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Circulatory system: circulation, haemodynamics, the cardiac cycle, ECG and blood pressure control; cardiovascular regulation; lymphatic system;Respiratory system: functional anatomy of the respiratory system, ventilation and lung mechanics, gas exchange, transport of gases in the blood, control of respiration;Digestive system: functional anatomy of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Circulatory system: circulation, haemodynamics, the cardiac cycle, ECG and blood pressure control; cardiovascular regulation; lymphatic system;
Respiratory system: functional anatomy of the respiratory system, ventilation and lung mechanics, gas exchange, transport of gases in the blood, control of respiration;
Digestive system: functional anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract and associated structures; physiology of digestion and absorption; regulation of gastrointestinal processes; metabolism and nutrition;
Renal system: functional anatomy of the urinary system; mechanism of urine formation, regulation of pH, sodium, chloride and water balance, hormonal control of urine production; and
Reproductive system: male and female reproductive anatomy; female reproductive cycles; male and female gamete formation; fertilisation, implantation and pregnancy, foetal development and lactation; contraception.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

describe the principal structural features and locations of each component organ of the following body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems;

describe the functions of each component organ of the following body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems; and

outline the principles of physiological regulation in each of the following body systems and the integration of these in the entire organism: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems.

Enrolment restrictions

Pre-requisite

Incompatible

Learning activities

Intensive School

The subject includes students from 3 cohorts; Wagga Internal students, Wagga Distance students and Orange Internal students. The internal students from Orange and Wagga are not required to attend the Intensive School as they do their practical classes each week on their respective campuses. For the Wagga Distance students attendance at the Intensive School it is compulsory. This subject requires a Intensive School to deliver practical classes to develop anatomical and physiological knowledge in each of the body systems and deepened the understanding of material that is taught in the lectures, and thus gain a better understanding of each system studied. The practical classes involve students using models and wet animal specimens which will enable this deeper understanding of anatomical relationships.

Duration4 days

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.

Handbook

BMS130 - Physiological Sciences 2