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BIOL257: Neurophysiology
This unit considers the function of nerves and hormones in the regulation of body functions. We begin with a discussion on how the selective permeability of the cell membrane gives rise to the electrical properties of cells, in particular nerve and muscle cells. The function and organisation of nerves into central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as specialised nerves and organs giving rise to the sensory system, is investigated in detail before we examine their role in homeostasis and muscle control. The next main area covered is the neuroendocrine system which is the link between the central nervous system and the endocrine system before looking at the function of the main groups of hormones and their interrelationship with the immune system. This unit is designed to serve BSc, BMedSci and BChirSci students and is also of interest to students studying psychology with and emphasis to physiology.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 7 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (Session Dates: 2-3 April; 28-29 May) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Sinan Ali |
| Prerequisites: |
(BIOL114(P) and BIOL115(P)) or BIOL108(P) or PSY104(P) or PSY105(P) or admission to PGQual(Chiro) |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | BIOL246, BIOL357 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences |
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