Applied Anatomy and Physiology 2 BHSC 6110

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the importance of the nervous system in relation to cardiovascular perfusion.
• The anatomical structures of the brain.
• The location and physiology of the cardio-respiratory centers of the brain.
• Roles of sympathetic and parasympathetic system in cardiac performance.
• The cerebral vascular system, including carotid supply, circle of Willis, vertebral and drainage vessels.
• Explain the concepts of cerebral metabolism and ischemia.
• Assess the pathophysiology of Cerebrovascular disease.
• Differentiate the concept of hemorrhagic vs. embolic stroke.
• Explain the importance of the pulmonary system in relation to cardiovascular perfusion,
• The basic functions and ventilation mechanics of the lungs.
• The basic pulmonary functional parameters of gas exchange.
• Analyze the pathophysiology of:
• Obstructive and restrictive lung diseases.
• ARDS.
• Differentiate the pathophysiology of various end-stage pulmonary/vascular diseases requiring lung/heart lung transplantation.
• Explain the importance of the renal system in relation to cardiovascular perfusion, outline basic anatomy of the renal system.
• Analyze the physiology of the renal system and how it relates to cardiovascular perfusion for:
• Water balance.
• Electrolyte balance.
• Plasma volume.
• Acid base balance.
• Osmolarity.
• Glomerular filtration.
• Tubular reabsorption.
• Interpret physiological and laboratory values used to assess renal function.
• Outline the pathophysiology of renal disease, including renal insufficiency, pre-renal failure and Acute Tubular Necrosis.
• Outline the normal anatomy and physiology of the hepatic system.
• Interpret physiological and laboratory values used to assess hepatic function.
• Contrast the most common end stage hepatic diseases possibly requiring liver transplantation.
• Describe the cellular elements of blood and their function.
• Describe the primary plasma proteins and their function.
• Differentiate the most common forms of anemia/hemoglobinopathies.
• Describe the purpose of ABO blood grouping and Rh typing.
• Compare the physiology of the various endocrine organs.
• Analyze the endocrine regulation of blood pressure and haematopoiesis.
• Outline the concept of metabolism within the human body.
• List factors affecting metabolism.
• Explain the bodies temperature regulating capacity.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011

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