ZOO 2025 Human Physiology

Each human organ system will be studied in terms of its functional anatomy and physiology. Integration and control of physiological processes will be emphasized to give students a practical working knowledge of such processes as digestion, nervous transmission, cardiac and circulatory function, respiration, muscle con- traction, reproduction, and excretion. The laboratories will include experiments utilizing the most modern computer data acquisition equipment to acquire and analyze electrocardiograms, respiratory function tests, and muscle physiology. Techniques will be learned for determining blood pressure, blood count, complete blood count parameters, urinalysis, vision, hearing body composition, and cardiovascular fitness. The chemistry of digestion will be studied in the laboratory. It is recommended, but not required, that students successfully complete ZOO 2015 before taking ZOO 2025. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 1010, ENGL 1010, and test into MATH 1000 or higher. (3 lect., 3 lab)

Credits

4 credits

Transfer Status

Transferable to UW.

Major Topics

Homeostasis

Osmosis
Cell membrane transport systems
Blood
- Components
- Erythrocytes
  - Function
  - Hemoglobin function
  - Erythropoiesis
  - Anemias
  - Parameters
ABO blood typing
- Leukocytes
  - Formation
  - Function
- Hemostasis
  - Platelet function
  - Vascular spasm
  - Coagulation
  - Clot retraction

Immunology

Innate response
Adaptive response

Neurophysiology

Muscle physiology

Cardiac physiology

Cardiac muscle physiology
Cardiac cycle
EKG
Cardiac output and regulation of

Renal physiology

GFR
- Local regulation
- Systemic regulation
  - Long term systemic regulation of blood pressure and internal environment of the body
  - Absorption/secretion
  - Urine concentration mechanism
  - Micturition

Respiratory physiology

Pulmonary ventilation
Carbon dioxide and oxygen transport
Regulation of respiration

Fluids and electrolytes

acid-base balance
regulation of body fluid balance
regulation of electrolytes

Autonomic Nervous System

neurotransmitters
receptors
Regulation and effects of transmitters, receptors, and effectors

Sensory

General sensory information
Vision
- Image refraction and focusing
- Physiology of vision
- Visual perception
Hearing
- Mechanism of sound
- Physiology of hearing and balance

Digestion

Chemical digestion
Absorption

Metabolism

Anaerobic
Aerobic
Temperature regulation

Endocrinology

Hormone structures and mechanisms of action
Hormone production, regulation and effects

Reproduction

Male
- Brain testicular axis
- Spermatogenesis
Female
- Oogenesis
- Regulation of ovulation and menstruation

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to physiology. (Similar to 1, 2)

2. Explain the physiological functions of body systems. (Similar to 1, 2)

3. Recognize and explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control physiological systems in the human body. (Similar to 2)

4. Use anatomical knowledge to predict physiological consequences, and use knowledge of function to predict the features of anatomical structures. (Similar to 1, 2)

5. Recognize and explain the interrelationships within and between physiological systems of the human body. (Similar to 2)

6. Synthesize ideas to make a connection between knowledge of physiology and real-world situations, including healthy lifestyle decisions and homeostatic imbalances. (Similar to 2)

7. Demonstrate, safely, laboratory procedures used to evaluate physiological functions of each organ system (i.e. blood counts, hemoglobin content, electrocardiogram, urinalysis etc.). (Similar to 3)

8. Interpret graphs of physiological data. (Similar to 3)

9. Demonstrate information literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use resources to stay current in the fields of anatomy and physiology.

10. Approach and examine issues related to anatomy and physiology from an evidence-based perspective.

11. Communicate clearly and in a way that reflects knowledge and understanding of the human body and demonstrates the ability to adapt information to different audiences and applications.