250-104 Veterinary Physiology 1

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Students completing the program in Veterinary Physiology 1 should:

Comprehend:

• basic physiological concepts and have a broad knowledge of the discipline of physiology;

• the functions of different cell types and their interactions in organs and tissues;

• the molecular mechanisms by which the body systems are controlled and coordinated.

Develop:

• skills in organising, conducting and documenting experiments on physiological systems;

• the ability to critically analyse and discuss experimental physiological data;

• skills in accurate and concise report writing based on recorded experimental results;

• skills in the manipulation and handling of animals;

• skills in the use of computers.

Appreciate:

• that physiology is an integrative science pivotal to the understanding of normal and abnormal body function;

• the importance of experimental approaches to the understanding of the physiology of animals;

Content:

Functioning of the healthy animal, including cell physiology, body fluids and blood; neurophysiology; endocrinology; cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal and reproductive physiology.

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