BMS233 Nutritional Physiology (8)
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In this subject students examine physiology pertinent to the study of human nutrition. The subject relies on a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology and extends students understanding of relevant topics with appropriate pathophysiological examples. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS233
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Assumed Knowledge|
completion of first year human physiology
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe in detail the function of the gastrointestinal system;
- be able to discuss the regulatory mechanisms that control the gastrointestinal system;
- be able to explain the physiological and nutritional mechanisms controlling neural function, appetite and thirst;
- be able to describe in detail the nutritionally related functions of the renal system;
- be able to discuss some of the more important nutritionally related pathophysiological conditions;
- be able to describe the changed nutritional physiology under conditions of stress such as exercise and over-nutrition;
- be able to rationalise the various theoretical and practical aspects of energy balance and body composition assessment.
- be able to describe the inter-relationship between nutrition and immune function;
- be able to discuss the physiological basis of selected current issues in nutritional physiology.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Functional anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system and accessory organs, including mechanical & chemical digestion, absorption and pancreatic, liver and biliary system function
- Control of gastrointestinal secretion and motility (via hormones & neural reflexes)
- Olfaction, gustation, thirst, hunger, appetite and interaction with the nueral system
- Selected gastrointestinal pathophysiology and related conditions
- Renal physiology including fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance and excretion
- Renal pathophysiology including nutritional implications of renal failure
- Energy balance, weight control and body composition assessment;
- Altered nutritional physiology under "stress" conditions including exercise and overnutrition (obesity);
- Interactions between nutrition and immune function;
- Physiological considerations in sports nutrition (such as hydration, replenishment and ergogenic aids)
- Current issues in nutrition (such as anaemia and skeletal health)
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
