536-211 Physiology:Control of Body Function

• Not available for students enrolled in BBiomedSc.

• This subject builds upon the physiological principles and systems introduced in 536-201 Principles of Physiology. The combination of 536-211, 536-201 Principles of Physiology, and the practical subject 536-202 Physiology (General Practical) forms the basic requiremnent for selection into third-year physiology (see 300-level subjects)

• This subject contains computer-aided learning sessions. Students must attend the department to enrol in the available sessions between 9.00am and 4.00pm during the week prior to the start of Semester 2. The enrolment location is in the Physiology Teaching Laboratory, Room N306 (Level 3, North Wing) Medical Faculty Building.

Physiology 536-201.

Physiology is an integrative study of the control of normal body function. Following completion of this subject students should be able to build on the basic knowledge gained in first semester's 536-201 Principles of Physiology by comprehending how the integrated endocrine, paracrine and autocrine and neuronal processes within the body ultimately controls its function. Students should gain this knowledge through an in-depth consideration of the various processes that together sustain and modulate body function including control of the central nervous, respiratory, renal, reproductive, digestive, muscular, cardiovascular and haematological systems. Students should also gain an understanding into the basic structure and function of the brain and its regulatory processes and in particular its interactions with body systems in helping maintain homeostasis. Included will be an introduction to the physiology of vision, hearing and taste and consideration of the processes that control balance, posture and movement. In the computer-aided learning sessions associated with this course, students will work in groups on a variety of tasks which should help develop and enhance skills related to team work, analytical reading and the ability to communicate information both concisely and unambiguously (written and verbal).

A 45-minute mid-semester examination (15%); a 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (75%); plus tasks related to computer-aided learning activities (10%). The written examination may draw upon materials taught in 536-201.