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Physiology explains the normal operation of the human body at all levels of integration, from the subcellular to the whole organism. The first semestr discusses the origin of the sciences of physiology and introduces the concept of homeostasis in physiological systems. It also presents transport across cell membranes, the establishment of an electrical resting potential, principles of neurotransmission, physiology of muscles, special senses, and the functional interconnection of the blood and cardiovascular system. Practical exercises allow students to verify important physiological phenomena
Second semestr covers the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and renal physiology, metabolism and regulation of body temperature, physiology of endocrine glands including reproductive physiology. Neural nad hormonal mechanisms are integral to this coverage. It also presents principles of neural sciences - perception, control of movement, the autonomic nervous system, the homeostatic role of the central nervous system, and the higher functions of the brain including principles of behavior, emotion, motivation, thought, language, learning, and memory. Integrative approach relies on thinking skills.