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Advanced Human Physiology - BIOL376
This unit follows on from the human physiology units BIOL257 Neurophysiology and BIOL247 Systems Physiology. The first section of the unit will investigate the interaction of the renal and respiratory systems in the control of body pH. The next topic is the control of blood pressure by the cardiovascular and renal systems and this will provide the foundation for an investigation of hypertension. As obesity is currently a major threat to human health we will consider energy balance and the neurological basis for homeostatic and hedonic control of appetite before investigating the factors thought to contribute to the 'obesity epidemic'. The final topic will be endocrinology with special emphasis on stress and the stress hormones.
Practical classes make use of computer-assisted learning, as well as laboratory experiments. Some classes will involve measuring physiological parameters such as blood pressure during exercise, acid and base in the urine, and immunoglobulin and stress hormones in the saliva. In these classes students will act both as investigators and experimental subjects.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: 31 August-1 September, 26-27 September ) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Julia Raftos |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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