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About Department

Physiology is the study of the functions of the human body and the nature of life. It provides a foundational framework for understanding and exploring biological processes. This course introduces key historical milestones in physiology to help contextualize modern and future developments in physiological science.

Students will learn to examine physiological concepts from the simplest to the most complex levels of organization, starting from cellular functions to the integration of organ systems in the whole body. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of human body functions, their regulation, and the physiological integration required to maintain homeostasis.

Course Objectives

  • To understand fundamental structure and functions of human physiology.
  • To describe the functional organization of the human body and its internal regulatory mechanisms.
  • To explain the structure and functions of cells, including their components and roles.
  • To demonstrate knowledge of genetic control in protein synthesis, cell functions, and cell reproduction.
  • To explain the transport of ions and molecules across the cell membrane.
  • To understand membrane potentials and action potentials in various cell types.
  • To explore the roles of the endocrine and nervous systems in regulating bodily functions.
  • To discuss the major regions and functions of the brain and spinal cord.
  • To explain how hormones interact with cell receptors to regulate homeostasis and organ function.

About Human Physiology

  • Focus: The study of normal functions and mechanisms of the human body, from cellular to system level.

  • Branches: Cellular physiology, systemic physiology, neurophysiology, endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, and more.

  • Importance: Fundamental for understanding how the body maintains homeostasis and responds to internal and external changes.

  • Research: Includes investigations into body functions, regulatory mechanisms, disease physiology, and experimental models.<

  • Teaching: Equips medical and allied health students with a core understanding of human body functions crucial for clinical practice.