Examines in detail three major areas of medical physiology. Each area draws together systems physiology and describes the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment options. The emphasis is on how to utilise an understanding of these areas in clinical applications.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
BMS302, BMS309
The syllabus will cover the following topics: Endocrinology Module * Overview of endocrinology * Hormone action * Control of the endocrine system * The hypothalamus and pituitary glands * Thyroid hormones * Adrenal hormones * Pancreatic hormones * Reproductive endocrinology of the male * Reproductive endocrinology of the female * Endocrinology of pregnancy Cardiovascular Pathology Module * Acute and chronic inflammatory response * Resolution and repair after tissue injury * Pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders concentrating on aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac dysfunction and vascular disease, including pulmonary embolism Oncological Science Module * Neoplasia * Treatment * Tumour diversity * New technologies
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.