Students are introduced to the physiological principles and regulatory processes that support the normal function of human body systems. Topics include the function of the following systems: nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal. The interaction between and among systems for normal function in relation to maintenance of homeostasis will be discussed throughout the course. Perturbations of homeostasis and pathophysiologic alterations will be introduced with an emphasis on physical therapy related sequelae.
Semester Offered