ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
96	62213 	S1  	D 	ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 1       	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

62103

RATIONALE:

The unifying theme of this unit is the physiology of whole organs and organ systems within the human body. It provides a basic understanding of the functions of each system and the ways in which the various systems interact in the healthy body.

SYNOPSIS:

This unit provides the essential details of the physiology of the
major systems of the body including the musculo-skeletal,
nervous, endocrine, blood, immune, circulatory, respiratory,
excretory, digestive and reproductive systems.  The anatomy
of each of the body organs will also be considered to the
extent necessary to explain the structural arrangements within
various systems.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this unit the student will be able to:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the musculo-skeletal and other supporting tissue systems.
2. demonstrate a knowledge of the ways in which hormones influence the metabolic processes of individual cells and whole body systems;
3. demonstrate a basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory and nervous systems.
4. understand the properties and functions of blood and other fluids which surround tissues cells.
5. understand the ways in which the body is protected from injury by undesirable organisms and chemicals by its immune systems.
6. describe the detailed anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and liver.
7. demonstrate a knowledge of reproduction and growth.

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

HUMAN BODY ORGANISATION                                               2.00
Organ systems of the body, their major components
and function
Homeostasis

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM                                                    18.00
Role of the nervous system for functional
control of other body systems.
Interactions between the nervous and
endocrine systems.
Gross anatomy of the human nervous system.
Functions of major nervous system components
Physiology of polarised cells, nerve
impulses and synapses.
The concepts of brain centres
the major sensory impulse destinations
and motor impulse origins.

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCULO-SKELETAL AND                                12.00
SUPPORTING TISSUES
Membrane Potentials.
Physiology of voluntary muscle cells.
Functional anatomy of the voluntary muscle
systems. Control and coordination of the
voluntary muscles.

ENDOCRINES AND METABOLISM                                             12.00
Cellular actions of hormones
The major metabolic hormones (insulin, T3, T4
growth hormone, androgens, cortisol,
adrenaline).
Control of secretion of metabolic hormones.

BLOOD AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEMS                                          9.00
Components of blood, including the
functions of its cell types, its proteins
and lipoproteins, and its major small solutes.
Interchange of blood with other
extracellular fluids.
Blood as a vehicle for the immunological
defence systems.
The lymphoid tissues and their products.
Phagocytes and tissue histiocytes.

THE CIRCULATORY, RESPIRATORY AND                                      27.00
EXCRETORY SYSTEMS
Anatomy and functions of the heart and
vascular systems.
Local and remote controls of cardiovascular
function.
Anatomy of the lungs and respiratory tree.
Gas exchange in the lungs.
Mechanics and controls of breathing.
Excretion from the body, including brief
consideration of the excretory roles of
the liver-bile system and sweat glands.
Anatomy and histology of the kidneys.
Formation and processing of glomerular
filtrate. Hormones and the kidneys.
Anatomy and functions of the urinary tract.

DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY                                                  8.00
Anatomy of the digestive tract and
associated organs.  Sources and functions of digestive
secretions.
Controls of digestive secretions and tract
motility
Absorption from the digestive tract.
Functions of the liver.

REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY                                               12.00
Anatomy of the male and female reproductive
organs. Spermatogenesis, properties of semen,
ejaculation. Oogenesis, follicle development
and ovulation. The menstrual cycle, its
initiation and cessation.  Effects of
pituitary and gonadal hormones.
Conception and implantation.
Embryological and foetal development.
Pregnancy, including placental physiology.
Parturition and lactation.

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

Seeley R R, Stephens T D and Tate P "Anatomy and Physiology", 3rd Ed,
Mosby, St Louis, 1995. (Hardcover).

Study Guide, to accompany Seley, Stephens, Tate, "Anatomy and Physiology",
2nd edn.

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Barrett, J. T. (1988) "Textbook of Immunology", 5th Ed.
C.V. Mosby:St. Louis.

Brown, B.A. (1988) "Hematology: Principles and Procedures",
5th Ed. Lea and Febiger: Philadelphia.

Bray, J.J., Crass, P.A., MacKnight, A.D.C., Milb, R.S., and
Taylor, D.W. (1994) "Lecture Notes on Human Physiology" 3rd edition,
Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford.

Guyton, A.C. (1987) "Human Physiology and Mechanisms of Disease",
4th Ed. W.B. Saunders:Philadelphia.

Kandel, E., Schwartz, J., and Jessel, T., (1991) "Principles
of Neural Science" 3rd ed. Appleton & Lange.

Marieb, E.N. (1995). "Human Anatomy and Physiology". 3rd Edn
Benjamin/Cummings Publishers, California.

McKenzie, S.B. (1988). "Textbook of Hematology", Lea and
Febiger:Philadelphia.

Reeves, W.G. (1987). "Lecture Notes on Medical Immunology".
Blackwell Scientific Publ.: Oxford.

Sell, S. (1987). "Basic Immunology: Immune Mechanisms in
Health and Disease". Elsevier: London.

Sherwood, L., (1993) "Human Physiology", 2nd edition, West Publishing
Company: Minneapolis/St Paul.

Tortora, G.J., and Grabowski, S.R., (1993) "Principles of Anatomy
and Physiology", 7th edition, Harper Collins: New York.

Tortora, G.J. (1988). "Introduction to the Human Body".
Harper and Row.

Vander, A.J., Sherman, J.A., and Luciano, D.S. (1994) "Human
Physiology", 6th edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc. New York.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	42
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	42
Private Study                                 	82
Examinations                                  	5

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No	*F/S	Marks		Due		Description					Wtg(%)		LBL
1 	S 	        	T.B.A.  	2 HOUR CLOSED BOOK EXAM                 	30.00   	N
2 	S 	        	END S1  	3 HOUR CLOSED BOOK EXAM                 	40.00   	N
3 	S 	        	PASSIM  	REPORTS ON LAB AND TUTES                	30.00   	N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to participate actively in at
least 80% of the practical/tutorial classes in this
unit.
A satisfactory standard must be achieved in each of the
assessments to obtain a passing grade.
Written reports on laboratory work must be submitted
within two teaching weeks (normally 7 days) of
completion of the experimental work.
In accordance with University Policy and Guidelines,
i     an Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an
      assignment in extenuating circumstances;
ii    no assignments will be accepted for assessment purposes
      after assignments or model solutions have been released
      except in extenuating circumstances;
iii   assignments submitted after the due date without any
      extenuating circumstances will attract a penalty of at
      most 20% of the assigned mark for each working day late;
iv    students who submit an assignment after the due date and
      wish to claim extenuating circumstances, must provide
      documentary evidence with the assignment explaining the
      circumstances;
v     the unit examiner shall consider a claim for extenuating
      circumstances and decide on the outcome;
vi    the decision of the Dean shall be final in any dispute
      that may arise in the implementation of these guidelines.