PE 674 - Advanced Physiology II

• Describe the components of the immune system and how they interact to functionally provide immune function
• Discuss the roles of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in homeostatic feedback loops
• Describe the body compartments, their relative sizes and how water moves between the compartments
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, including the regulation of GFR, functional aspects of the nephron and control of secretion and reabsorption that occurs along the nephron
• Discuss the mechanisms of acid/base balance and apply them to physiological situations
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, including mechanisms for gas exchange and transport
• Describe the functions of the liver

• Undergraduate knowledge of all topics

• Immunity (4.5 class periods)
• Autonomic nervous system (1.5 class period)
• Endocrine system (1.5 class period)
• Body fluid compartments (1.5 class period)
• Urinary system (6 class periods)
• Acid/base balance (1.5 class periods)
• Respiratory system (6 class periods)
• Liver (1.5 class periods)
• Exams (5 class periods)