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Fall 2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ML 125 - Physiology and Pathology


Credit Hours: 3

This course emphasizes the physiology of the major systems of the body using anatomy and structure for landmarks. Pathological conditions are discussed and laboratory findings are integrated where applicable.

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

  • understand the organization of the body, cells, tissues, and membranes by:
    • defining anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology;
    • naming the levels of organization of the body from simplest to the most complex;
    • listing and defining the principal systems that make-up the human body;
    • defining homeostasis and describing its importance in health and disease;
    • listing the general parts of a human cell and explaining their structure and function;
    • defining each of the cellular transport mechanisms and giving an example of the role of each in the body;
    • explaining the chemical composition and functions of cytoplasm;
    • defining a tissue and list the four basic types;
    • comparing the characteristics and function of the four major types of tissue;
    • defining gland and distinguish between the two types of glands; and
    • locating and describing the principal membranes of the body.
  • understand the physiology of the muscular system by:
    • explaining the characteristics and function of muscle tissue;
    • comparing the three types of muscle tissue in terms of location, structure, and function;
    • explaining the importance of the blood and nerve supply to the muscles;
    • describing several different types of muscle contraction;
    • explaining the physiology of muscle contraction and oxygen debt; and
    • explaining several different ways in which muscle tissue exhibits homeostasis.
  • understand the nervous system by:
    • identifying the three basic functions of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis;
    • describing the structure of the neuron and other neuroglial cells;
    • describing the events involved in the production and conduction of a nerve impulse;
    • defining synapse and its importance in the production of a nerve impulse;
    • listing and defining the role of the various neurotransmitters;
    • describing how nerve tissue is grouped;
    • describing the structure and function of the spinal cord;
    • listing the principal parts of the brain and explaining the general function of each;
    • describing the function of the autonomic nervous system;
    • explaining how the autonomic system is controlled; and
    • listing and explaining the various pathologies associated with the nervous system.
  • understand the endocrine system by:
    • discuss the importance of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis;
    • describe the mechanism of hormone action on body cells;
    • describe the location, function and hormone secretion by the endocrine glands;
    • explain the importance of the hypothalamus/nerve tissue on the endocrine glands;
    • explain how stress affects the body and its relationship to disease; and
    • list and explain the various pathologies associated with the endocrine system.
  • understand the cardiovascular system: heart and vessels and lymphatic system by:
    • describing the structure and function of the heart;
    • describing the flow of blood through the heart;
    • describing how nerve impulses are conducted through the heart to produce the heart beat;
    • explaining the importance of the electrocardiogram;
    • describing the phases of heart contraction and its relationship to the ECG;
    • listing the factors which affect heart contraction and heart rate;
    • describing the structure and function of the various types of blood vessels;
    • explaining how the heart and blood vessels affect blood pressure;
    • listing and explaining the various pathologies associated with the heart and blood vessels;
    • explaining the function of the lymphatic system in homeostasis;
    • describing the tissue and organs associated with the lymphatic system;
    • explaining how lymphatic tissue is organized and distributed throughout the body;
    • describing the flow of lymph through the body; and
    • listing and explaining the various pathologies associated with the lymphatic system.
  • understand the respiratory system by:
    • identifying, locating and describing the organs and structures of the respiratory system;
    • describing the structure of the lungs and its role in respiration;
    • explaining the processes of inspiration and expiration;
    • explaining how gas exchange occurs between the lungs and the blood as well as the blood and the cells;
    • explaining how the nervous system controls breathing;
    • listing factors affecting respiration; and
    • listing and explaining the various pathologies associated with the lymphatic and respiratory systems.
  • understand the digestive system by:
    • defining digestion and describing the various processes involved;
    • listing the organs that comprise the digestive system;
    • describing the location and the structure and function of each organ involved in digestion;
    • describing the location and the structure and function of the accessory organs involved in digestion;
    • listing the enzymes involved in digestion and stating their purpose; and
    • listing and explaining the various pathologies associated with the digestive system.
  • understand the urinary system by:
    • listing the organs of the urinary system and describing how they affect homeostasis;
    • describing the structure and function of the nephron;
    • describing how the kidney filters blood and regulates its volume, chemical composition and pH;
    • discussing the process of urine production and excretion;
    • explaining the importance of urinalysis;
    • listing the normal and abnormal constituents of urine; and
    • listing and explaining the various pathologies associated with the urinary system.


Prerequisites: BI 110, BI 115, CH 146 or CH 180, ML 111
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DELETE ML 125 Physiology/Pathology COURSE FROM CLT PROGRAM.
REPLACE COURSE BY ADDING BI 147 SURVEY OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY AND BI 148 LAB FOR BI 147.

NO PRE-REQUISITES OR CO-REQUISITES FOR BI 147 AND BI 148.