Advanced Physiology

(SciEd B 203-Y21)

Class Schedule: Saturdays 1:00PM. -6:00 PM. NSB –B 215 Lab

Course Professor: Lilia Z. Boyles, Ph. D.
Course Description:
This course provides an advanced study of physiology at the cellular
level with an emphasis on the three integrative systems: the nervous, the
endocrine systems and the immune system. It explores how cellular integration
and cellular interaction are able to generate complex cognitive functions such as
the control and maintenance of homeostasis, and the balance between health
and disease.

Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Relate the interconnection of the body’s physiological control systems,
homeostasis and the interrelationship of structure and function from a
perspective that spans from conception to death;
2. Integrate learned knowledge of the body systems to contrast normal
physiology and anatomy with the effects of disease or degeneration;
3. Critically evaluate the implications of the changes;
4. Synthesize and apply learned knowledge to real situations;
5. Work independently and with others as part of a group on a Special
Problem

LECTURE COURSE OUTLINE

Week Topic/s Common Teaching Common
Strategies Assessment/Evaluatio
n
1 Introduction to Physiology Lecture, Quiz,
Definition Discussion
History
Biological Systems
Branches
2 Cell Physiology Lecture, Long quiz
Cellular Transport Discussion, oral
Diffusion, osmosis, and reporting
membrane transport
Ion channels and transporters:
principles of operation------------
Research Article
Membrane Potential-Julito
Graded/Action Potential
Synaptic transmission

3 The Neurophysiology Lecture, Long quiz,

Basic Organization Discussion, oral
Sensory Physiology reporting
Motor and Integrative Physiology-
Jessa Mae

4 Skeletal muscle (molecular basis Lecture, Long quiz, Prelim

of contraction) Discussion, oral Exam
Skeletal muscle (regulation and reporting
diseases)
Smooth muscle and cardiac
muscle: differences and
similarities In a heartbeat.
-Ezenpherl

5 The heart: anatomy, Lecture, Long quiz

physiology and regulation Discussion, oral
Blood and blood vessels reporting
Cardiovascular regulation part
I
Cardiovascular regulation part
II -Junifer

6 Respiration anatomy, Lecture, Long quiz

mechanics and ventilation Discussion, oral
reporting
 Gas exchange, transport and
regulation of respiration
-Membrado

7 Reproduction: gametogenesis Lecture, Long quiz

Reproduction: fertilization and Discussion, oral
development-Eslana reporting

8 Physiology of homeostasis Lecture, Long quiz, Midterm

GI: mouth to stomach Discussion, oral Exam
GI: pancreas, liver and intestine reporting
GI: digestion and absorption
-Janet
Metabolism
Appetite and fat storage

9 Introduction to renal physiology Lecture, Long quiz

Regulation of fluid and Discussion, oral
electrolytes by the kidney reporting
Systemic regulation of fluid
balance
Regulation of organismal pH-
Ybanez

10 Endocrine Physiology Lecture, Long quiz

Concept of first and second Discussion, oral
messengers reporting
Chemical regulators and their
functions
 Neurotransmitters
 Neurosecretions
 Hormones-Pitogo
Thermogenesis
Diseases that affect homeostatic
regulation-Gitanes

11 Immune physiology Lecture, Long quiz, Final

Components Discussion, oral Exam
 Immunoglobulins reporting,
Types of immunity-Carlon Presentation of
Vaccination Review and
Disorders of the immune system Defense of the
Special Problem

Course Requirements:
 Oral report of the assigned content unit in the course outline
 Oral report of published journals related to the unit discussed
 Presentation of a Review on Blood, Liver, Immune system, Endocrine system
 Special Problem
 Pass major exams and quizzes

References:
 ARTHUR K. ANDERSON, 1953. Essentials of Physiological Chemistry Fourth Edition JOHN
WILEY & SONS, INC., NEW YORK, WNDON TOPPAN COMPANY, LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
 Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 2011. Saunders. ISBN: 978-1-4160-4574-8
International Edition: 978-0-8089-2400-5
 Van De Graaff (2002) Human Anatomy 6th ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education
 Windmaier, P.W. Raff, H. Strang, T.S. (2004) Vander, Sherman, & Luciano's Human Physiology,
the Mechanisms of Body Function 9th ed. Mcgraw-Hill
 Starr & McMillan (2001) Human Biology 6th ed. Thomson-Brooks/cole. • Spurlock, Morgan (2004)
 Super Size Me Hart Sharp Video
 Sylvia S. Mader (2006) Human Biology 9th ed. McGraw-Hill Higher Education
 Anatomy & Physiology Revealed (2007) McGraw-Hill Higher Education
 Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2nd ed. (2001) Random House
 Fabio C. Ruaza Jr., Lilia Z. Boyles and Eve V. Fernandez. 2013.IMPOSEX INCIDENCE IN Thais
tuberose (Roding, 1798) Cronia margariticola (Broderip, 1832) IN THE COASTAL BARANGAYS
OF
NASIPIT, AGUSAN DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES. SDSSU Multidisciplinary Research Journal Vol. 1
No. 2.
 Zulita, Lilia T, 2001. Hematology on the Influence of Vitamin K on the Blood of Gallus domesticus
L. Bio Science Bulletin. BIOTA.17(1):9.
 Zulita Lilia T., 2000. Effects of Pteridium acquilinum L. (Kuhn) (Bracken Fern) Leaf Extract on the
Blood and Some Vital Organs of White Rat. Research and Extension Journal. NORMISIST. 19
(3):30-36.

 Web References
[1] http:/ / en. wikibooks. org/ wiki/ Human_Physiology/
Appendix_1:_answers_to_review_questions#Nutrition