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Introduction to Human Physiology

The Human Journey: Archaeology and Evolution

Human Relationships with Animals and the Environment

Introduction To Behavioural Neuroscience 1B

Introduction To Behavioural Neuroscience 1A

Human Biosciences A

<p>In this subject you gain knowledge in systems physiology, including the heart, blood,immune, renal, respiratory and acid-base systems. We discuss how the heart is a mechanical pump, followed by how blood vessels control blood flow and pressure. Our focus then shifts to the blood and mechanisms involved in developing immunity. You will gain a detailed understanding of the renal system and how it clears the body of waste while also being an important regulator of blood pressure. The respiratory system then becomes our focus where you will gain understanding of breathing mechanisms and how gasses are transported around the body. We conclude focusing on how the body regulates pH using both renal and respiratory buffers.</p>

Examine the way the respiratory, renal, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems steer and control the way the human body functions. Identify and unravel real health conditions that affect and change the way the body operates and performs.

Advanced Systems Physiology B

<p>In this subject you gain knowledge in systems physiology, including the nervous system, muscle tissue, endocrinology and the gastrointestinal system. We will discuss how the nervous system controls body systems, focusing on the electrical transmission of information and how this is modulated. Our focus then shifts to muscle tissue and the mechanisms involved in skeletal muscle contraction, force generation and fatigue. You will gain a detailed understanding of the endocrine system and how it is responsible for controlling many of our bodies daily functions and metabolism. The semester concludes focusing on the gastrointestinal systems where you will gain an understanding of the mechanisms surrounding food digestion and nutrient absorption. </p>

Get to know the nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems and how they interact to keep the human body alive and thriving. Master critical skills to solve problems that affect or change the way the body operates and behaves.

Advanced Systems Physiology A

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