BIO 2510 - Human Physiology I

• Explain the concept of homeostasis, including an ability to list and explain the functions of the components of a negative feedback loop 
• Describe the types of channels, transporters and exchangers that are used to move molecules across membranes 
• Explain the importance of membrane potentials, write the electrical analog equation for calculating membrane voltage and use this equation to predict changes in membrane voltage when provided with changes to ion concentrations or membrane conductance
• Explain how cells communicate using electrical and chemical transmission techniques
• Describe the general organization of the nervous system, including the ANS and its divisions
• Identify the main functions of select brain regions
• Explain the role of the nervous system in homeostatic feedback loops
• Discuss possible ways that information can be coded within neural circuits
• Compare and contrast skeletal and smooth muscle function and regulation
• Explain/analyze the length-tension curves of muscles
• Describe the feedback loops in which specified hormones are involved
• Describe the organization, function, operation, and control of the selected endocrine system
• Describe the functions of the endocrine pancreas and their role in regulating plasma glucose
• Describe the components of blood and their functions
• Describe the regulation and production of blood cells
• Explain the processes of hemostasis and coagulation
• Describe energy balance, including the factors that determine energy intake and expenditures

• Cell structure and functions
• Cell signaling pathways
• Gene expression and regulation
• Mitosis and meiosis

• Homeostasis
• Ion channels and membrane regulation
• Membrane potentials and action potentials
• Cellular communication nervous system structures and functions
• Muscular system structures and functions
• Endocrine system structures and functions
• Components of blood and their functions
• Energy balance, intake, and expenditures