The relationships of these structures will be stressed giving the student a functional understanding of body mechanisms. I covers carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and enzyme kinetics. Physiological aspects of the living organism are emphasized. The biochemistry of nutrients is presented, with special reference to the role of nutritional factors in the etiology of heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, and cancer. Attention is also given to gastro-intestinal function, particularly in relation to understanding food allergies and the effects of certain foods on hormonal balance.
Emphasis is placed upon the anatomical and functional organization of the central nervous system.
Laboratory examination of preserved human brain tissue is included. The general structure and actions of the muscles, as well as the anatomy of the joints, cranial cavity, viscerocranium, and neurovascular distribution, will be studied. The laboratory portion of the course will consist of embalmed cadaver dissection. The student will learn dissection procedures and techniques to locate and identify specific structures of the face, cranium, and neck. The relationships of these structures will be stressed, giving the student a functional understanding of body mechanisms.