BIOL 2231 - Human Physiology

4 Credit(s)

This course emphasizes basic cellular processes and current understandings of the cellular mechanisms of: cellular respiration, membrane transport, maintenance of ion gradients, electrical membrane potentials, contraction, cell signaling, signal transduction and second messenger systems. An overview is provided of cell-to-cell communication, general cytology, muscle contraction, synaptic transmission, neural reflex arcs, general endocrinology, general hematology, cardiovascular system, blood pressure regulation, respiratory system, urine formation, general acid-base balance, fluid and electrolyte balance, reproductive system and the digestive system. Format: Lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2220 with a C- or better.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1106.