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May 09, 2024
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2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1
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DPT 6150 Human Physiology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
Medical physiology deals with the functioning of the human body. Ability of the body to maintain constancy of the internal environment is termed homeostasis. Restoring the normal physiology is the essence of medical management. This course emphasizes the physiology and pathophysiology of the cellular, integumentary, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Function and tissue mechanics of each system are presented, with specific emphasis on changes across the lifespan and adaptations to activity/exercise and disease. A brief systems review of the renal, endocrine, and immune systems will focus the student on physiologic processes relevant to physical therapy practice. Students will be able to apply this foundational knowledge about human function to future coursework and patients, enabling students to make quantitative and qualitative observations and decisions regarding patient presentations and clinical management.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
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