Biochemical and cellular mechanisms important to absorption, secretion, motility and endocrine functions of the gut. Quantitative evaluation of mammalian cardiac and vascular physiology in normal and pathologic states. Basic physiology of mammalian respiratory system including pulmonary function, transport of respiratory gases, regulation of respiration, comparative aspects of health and disease. Study of receptor mechanisms, classification of receptors and neurons, somato-visceral activity, reflexes, proprioception, muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs, visual system, auditory system, vestibular activity, olfaction and gustatory sensation. Physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the endocrines.
Laboratory emphasizes a number of classical experiments with clinical application.
Structure-function relationships of hormones, their receptors and biologic activities. Cross-listed with ANSC 654. Physiology of the Heart. Physiological considerations of the circulatory system including general and integrative aspects of the heart and blood vessels. Gamete and Embryo Physiology.