TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS  5
 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS PER TRIMESTER  90
 
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK  4
 LECTURE CONTACT HOURS/TRIMESTER  60
 
LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK  2
 LABORATORY HOURS PER TRIMESTER   30

Course Description:

Basic physiological principles that apply to normal body function will be explored by an in-depth examination of the underlying chemical and physical mechanisms.  The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are covered in part of the physiology sequence.

Physiology II Course Missions, Goals and Objectives:

As discussed in the Mission Statement of the College, Doctors of Chiropractic serve as primary health care providers.  In order to diagnose, interpret disease entities as they relate to the vertebral subluxation it is essential that the student have a sound background and a thorough understanding of human physiology.   Completion of Physiology II lecture and lab should provide the student with basic understanding of:

1.  The mechanical, electrical and acoustical events associated with the cardiac cycle.
2.  The characteristics of a normal electrocardiogram.
3.  How the ECG provides clinically useful information about the heart.
4.  The regulation of cardiac output and venous return
5.  Regulation of the cardiac cycle and the factors that determine cardiac work.
6.  The structure and function of the arterial, capillary, venous and lymphatic sections of the circulation.
7.  The myogenic and metabolic regulation of blood flow.
8.  The role of stroke volume, heart rate, systemic vascular resistance and vascular capacitance in the determination and regulation of mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure.
9.  The factors affecting blood flow and resistance.
10. The effect of isotonic and isometric exercise on cardiovascular function.
11. The regulation of special circulations such as: coronary, pulmonary, cerebral, splanchnic, renal and skin.
12. The dynamics of heart failure.
13. The causes of circulatory shock, the compensatory mechanisms and treatment of shock.
14. Ventilation and the mechanics of breathing.
15. The physical principles of gas exchange and transport.
16. The regulation of respiration.
17. Special respirations: hypobaric and hyperbaric conditions, acceleration and space flight.

 

Prerequisites: Physiology I, Biochemistry I