PER 5010 - Advanced Physiology

• Apply the concept of homeostasis to the control select regulated variables  
• Identify the structures common to eukaryotic cells and explain how each contributes to functions of various cell types. Predict how cell structures would vary between cell types
• Contrast the pathways by which charged and uncharged molecules can traverse the plasma membrane and identify the factors that would impact the rate of molecular movement in these pathways  
• Explain how membrane potentials are generated and predict the changes that will occur in membrane potentials when ion concentration or permeabilities change 
• Identify the structures of the heart 
• Name and identify the locations of the major blood vessels 
• Explain the physical principles and physiological processes that regulate function of the cardiovascular system 
• Describe the steps of hemostasis, including the specific roles of platelets and clotting factors 
• 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 identify 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 major functions of the liver 

• Macromolecules and their functions 
• Cell structures and functions 

• Homeostasis and cell function  
• Cell membrane and transport mechanisms 
• Genetics 
• Electrophysiology 
• Skeletal and smooth muscle structure and function  
• Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology 
• Hemostasis 
• Immunity  
• Autonomic nervous system  
• Endocrine system  
• Body fluid compartments  
• Urinary system  
• Acid/base balance  
• Respiratory system  
• Liver