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Physiology
1020 -
Human Physiology
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A survey course outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology; general properties of the living cell and the internal environment; neural, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine systems; metabolism, reproduction and homeostasis.
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Grade 12U (SBI4U) Biology and Grade 12U (SCH4U) Chemistry, or their equivalent. First year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
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Physiology
1021 -
Introduction to Human Physiology
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An introductory course, outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology along with a general survey of various physiological systems (e.g. cardiovascular, renal, neural, motor, gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, etc.).
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Grade 12U Biology or its equivalent. Grade 12U Chemistry is recommended.
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Physiology
2130 -
Human Physiology
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A survey course outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology: general properties of the living cell and internal environment; neural, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, renal and endocrine system; metabolism, reproduction, and homeostasis.
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Grade 12U (SBI4U) Biology, and Grade 12U (SCH4U) Chemistry or their equivalent. First year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
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Physiology
3120 -
Mammalian Physiology
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A survey of the physiology of various systems (e.g. neural, endocrine, renal, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, etc.) of the mammal.
Antirequisite(s):
The former Physiology 310.
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Physics 1020, 1024, 1028A/B and 1029A/B or the former 022 or 025; 1.0 course from Calculus 1000A/B, 1100A/B, 1201A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, or Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; Biology 1222 or 1223, or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken prior to Physiology 3120. Open only to students who are registered in years 3 or 4.
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Physiology
3130Y -
Physiology Laboratory
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A series of laboratory exercises, brief tutorials and student presentations involving nerves and muscles; neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine systems.
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The former Physiology 310.
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Physics 1020, 1024, 1028A/B and 1029A/B or the former 022 or 025; 1.0 course from Calculus 1000A/B, 1100A/B, 1201A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, pr the former Mathematics 030; Biology 1222 or 1223, or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken prior to Physiology 3130Y. A minimum average of 70% in the previous year is required. Open only to students who are registered in years 3 or 4.
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Physiology
3140A -
Cellular Physiology
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A survey of principles of cellular physiology including membrane, ion channel, receptor, and transport protein function, and signal transduction mechanisms.
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Physics 1020, 1024, 1028A/B and 1029A/B or the former 022 or 025; 1.0 course from Calculus 1000A/B, 1100A/B, 1201A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B, Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; Biology 1222 or 1223, or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken in second year. Open only to students who have completed two years of university study.
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Physiology
3420A -
Introduction to the Physiology of Exercise
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The cardiovascular, respiratory and neuromuscular responses to acute and chronic exercise. Restricted to students in the School of Physical Therapy.
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Physiology
3430A/B -
Neurophysiology
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A detailed study of sensory processes, reflexes, and mechanisms involved in muscle tone, posture and movement. Restricted to students in the School of Physical Therapy.
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Physiology
4420A/B -
Physiology of Exercise
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A study of the response and regulation of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and acid base systems to acute and chronic exercise.
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Physiology
4520A/B -
Fundamental Concepts in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
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This course explores fundamental concepts in regenerative medicine, including stem cell biology, and focuses on the physiology and pathophysiology of hematopoiesis and cancer development, blood vessel formation for tissue repair, and cellular transplantation for regenerative therapies.
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Physiology
4610A/B -
Cardiovascular Physiology
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A study of the regulation of the circulation including factors involved in the regulation of cardiac output, reflex control of the circulation and long-term control of arterial pressure. It is recommended that students take Physiology 4660A/B while or before taking Physiology 4610A/B.
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Physiology
4620A/B -
Reproductive & Endocrine Physiology
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Selected topics in reproduction and its endocrine regulation.
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Physiology
4630A/B -
Motor Neurophysiology
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A study of the neural control of movement in mammals. Topics include normal and abnormal function of muscle receptors, spinal reflexes, cerebellum, basal ganglia and motor areas of cerebral cortex.
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Physiology
4640A/B -
Organogenesis in Mammals
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Mechanisms underlying the development of selected organs and organ systems in mammals: brain and peripheral nervous system, heart and vascular system, lungs, kidneys, gonads and associated reproductive structures, gastrointestinal tract, and limbs. Emphasis is on the biochemical and morphological maturation pathway that equips each system for its physiological role.
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Physiology
4650A/B -
Regulatory Neurophysiology
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The hypothalamus and limbic system contribute to the neural integration of autonomic, endocrine and skeletomotor responses which contribute to homeostasis and adaptive behaviors. Topics include the regulation of body temperature, blood pressure, energy, water and electrolytes, circadian rhythms and the integration of reproductive function.
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Physiology
4660A/B -
Body Water and Renal Physiology
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Body fluid compartments and kidney function.
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Physiology
4670A/B -
Selected Advanced Topics in Physiology
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A seminar course, by arrangement with the Department of Physiology.
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Physiology
4680A/B -
Cellular/Molecular Neurobiology
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Mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level by which function of neurons and their communication to target cells is regulated. Topics may include mechanisms involved in cell fate determination in the nervous system, specification of neuronal phenotype, neurochemical transmission, receptor signal transduction mechanisms, and receptor-ligand biology.
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Physiology
4690A/B -
Gastrointestinal Physiology
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A study of gastrointestinal secretion, digestion, absorption and motility including hepatic physiology.
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Physiology
4700A/B -
Fetal Physiology
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Blastocyst implantation, establishment of the placenta and the development and regulation of fetal cardiovascular, respiratory, CNS and endocrine functions. The control of fetal growth, metabolism, water balance and the role of the fetus in parturition are described. The interaction between basic and applied physiology is stressed.
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Physiology
4710A/B -
Physiology of the Senses
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This course covers the physiology of the senses in the primate, including touch, taste, pain, smell, vision, motion and hearing. Each sensory modality is used to exemplify a particular aspect of sensory processing from stimulus encoding at the periphery to the feature extraction in the sensory cerebral cortex.
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Physiology
4730B -
Advanced Cellular Physiology
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Examines the basic principles and surveys molecular mechanisms of regulation of cell growth, adhesion, migration, and differentiation and their functional integration to support survival and development. Dysregulation of these processes in disease will also be examined. The course is composed of both lectures and student presentations of scientific literature.
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Physiology
4980E -
Seminar and Research Project - Physiology
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A major laboratory project in Physiology which emphasizes experimental design, instrumentation, collection and analysis of data and communication of experimental results by oral, poster and written presentations.
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