Topics include synaptic function, circuitry and functional aspects of the various parts of the central nervous system. This laboratory course provides the student with the opportunity to study and apply physiological concepts presented in the previous physiology courses. This course presents the chemistry and function of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins. Concepts associated with bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, catalysts, and the physiological role of acids, bases, and buffers are also presented. Application of these concepts to cells and tissues in their relationship to the whole body is made throughout the course.
Laboratory exercises complement and supplement lecture topics.
This course presents the application of the concepts learned in Biochemistry I to the integration and control of cellular metabolism, including roles of minerals and vitamins. An overview of steroid chemistry as it relates to biological functions is also presented. This course presents the chemical composition of foods, the sources of nutrients, and their utilization within the body. Emphasis is given to the role of vitamins and minerals in maintaining or achieving nutritional health. Concepts of diet related to health and disease are stressed throughout the course.