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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Physiology: the Science of Life
University of Liverpool and Physiological Society
This introductory, online course explored three key human physiological systems; Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Nervous. Demonstrations of physiological tests, engagement in discussions, and the application of mathematical skills to problem solving.
3 weeks, 3 hours per week
Dr. Terry Gleave
Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology
University of Liverpool
Dr. Sarah Hall
Chair of the Education and Outreach Committee
Physiological Society
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the cardiac cycle (atrial systole, ventricular systole and diastole) and relate the structure and operation of the mammalian heart to its function, including the major blood vessels.
- Describe the roles of the sinoatrial node (SAN), the atrioventricular node (AVN) and the bundle of His, and how the use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) can aid the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other heart conditions.
- Explain how variations in ventilation & cardiac output enable rapid delivery of oxygen removal of carbon dioxide to tissue, including how the heart rate and ventilation rate are controlled, and the roles of the cardiovascular control & ventilation centres
- Describe how to investigate the effects of exercise on tidal volume and breathing rate using data from spirometer traces.
- Describe how a nerve impulse (action potential) is conducted along an axon including changes in membrane permeability to sodium and potassium ions and the role of the nodes of Ranvier.
Syllabus
- Week 1 - The Respiratory System
- Week 2 - The Cardiovascular System
- Week 3 - The Nervous System
Issued on 25th June 2020
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