BIOL267 — Pathophysiology
BIOL 267 - Pathophysiology BIOL 267 - Pathophysiology LEC hours per week: 5 This course focuses on the changes in cellular and systemic physiology that occur in prevalent or important medical conditions. The physiological basis of disease associated with the major organ systems will be investigated from the cellular to organismal level. In each case, the effect upon whole body homeostasis will be explored. This course will build on prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology as we explore body functions in altered health conditions. Analyze how disease states alter normal anatomy and physiology. Interpret the alterations in cells, tissues, and organs that occur with disease and how they affect the body functions. Describe the clinical manifestations of diseases and the most commonly used diagnostic procedures. Discuss the most frequent complications of diseases and their prognosis. Explain the pathophysiological foundation for treatments / therapy. Course Topics: Definitions of pathophysiology, disease, signs, symptoms, diagnosis Cellular Injury & Healing Inflammation Cancer Diseases of Immunity Blood Disorders Hemodynamic Disorders Vascular Disorders Cardiac Pathophysiology Circulatory Shock Respiratory Pathophysiology Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Pathophysiology Renal Pathophysiology Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Endocrine Pathophysiology Skeletal and Muscle Pathophysiology Reproductive Pathophysiology Disorders of the Central Nervous Syste