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Physiology (M)

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10201021213031203130Y3140A3420A3430A/B
4420A/B4520A/B4530A/B4600A/B4610A/B4620A/B4630A/B4640A/B
4650A/B4660A/B4670A/B4680A/B4690A/B4700A/B4710A/B4730B
4980E
Physiology 1020 - Human Physiology
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.
Antirequisite(s): Physiology 1021, 2130, 3120.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U (SBI4U) Biology and Grade 12U (SCH4U) Chemistry, or their equivalent. First year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: Limited to students enrolled in the Nursing program.
2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.
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Physiology 1021 - Introduction to Human Physiology
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.).
Antirequisite(s): Physiology 1020, 2130, 3120.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology or its equivalent. Grade 12U Chemistry is recommended.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: Limited to students enrolled in first year Kinesiology.
2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.
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Physiology 2130 - Human Physiology
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.
Antirequisite(s): Physiology 1020, 1021, 3120.
Prerequisite(s): First-year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.
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Physiology 3120 - Human Physiology
A survey of the physiology of various systems (e.g. neural, endocrine, renal, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, etc.) of the human.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B, or the former Physics 1020 or 1024; 1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or 1100A/B or 1500A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B or the former Calculus 1201A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B, or the former 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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Physiology 3130Y - Physiology Laboratory
A series of laboratory exercises, brief tutorials and student presentations involving nerves and muscles; neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine systems.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B, or the former Physics 1020 or 1024; 1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or 1100A/B or 1500A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B or the former Calculus 1201A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B, or the former 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 75% in the previous year is required. Open only to students who are registered in Years 3 or 4.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Physiology 3120.
Extra Information: 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 3140A - Cellular Physiology
 A survey of principles of cellular physiology including membrane, ion channel, receptor, and transport protein function, and signal transduction mechanisms.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B, or the former Physics 1020 or 1024; 1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or 1100A/B or 1500A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B or the former Calculus 1201A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B, or the former Biology 1222 or 1223; or permission of the department. It is    strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken prior to Physiology 3140A. Open only to students who are registered in Years 3 or 4.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 3420A - Introduction to the Physiology of Exercise
The cardiovascular, respiratory and neuromuscular responses to acute and chronic exercise. Restricted to students in the School of Physical Therapy.
Antirequisite(s): Physiology 4420A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120 (or Physiology 3140A with permission of the Department); or Physiology 1020 or Physiology 2130.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 3430A/B - Neurophysiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 1020 or Physiology 2130.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4420A/B - Physiology of Exercise
A study of the response and regulation of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and acid base systems to acute and chronic exercise.
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4520A/B - Fundamental Concepts in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A; or Physiology 3120 (with a mark of at least 75%) and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4530A/B - Biological Bases of Skeletal Health and Disease
This course will provide an overview of the development and biology of skeletal tissues, introduce current techniques used to study skeletal physiology and examine the biological bases of common musculoskeletal diseases and their treatments.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A; or Physiology 3120 (with a mark of at least 75%) and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4600A/B - Diseases of Ion Channels and the Nervous System
An advanced course in molecular and cellular aspects of diseases of ion channels and the nervous system. Topics will include diseases related to gap junctions, cystic fibrosis (CF) and the structure, function and regulation of CF chloride channels, and ion channel involvement in epilepsy, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 seminar hour, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4610A/B - Cardiovascular Physiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4620A/B - Reproductive Endocrinology
Selected topics in reproduction and its endocrine regulation.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and 3140A; or Physiology 3120 (with a mark of at least   75%) and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4630A/B - Motor Neurophysiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4640A/B - Organogenesis in Mammals
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120 and 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4650A/B - Regulatory Neurophysiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4660A/B - Body Water and Renal Physiology
Body fluid compartments and kidney function.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4670A/B - Selected Advanced Topics in Physiology
A seminar course, by arrangement with the Department of Physiology.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4680A/B - Cellular/Molecular Neurobiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120 and 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4690A/B - Gastrointestinal Physiology
A study of gastrointestinal secretion, digestion, absorption and motility including hepatic physiology.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4700A/B - Fetal Physiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4710A/B - Physiology of the Senses
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.   
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Physiology 4730B - Cell Signalling in Tissue, Injury and Repair
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Physiology 4980E - Seminar and Research Project - Physiology
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, 3130Y and 3140A.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: Minimum 10 laboratory hours per week plus 2 seminar hours alternate weeks, 1.5 course.
Enrollment limited to students in Honors Specialization modules in Physiology, Physiology and Pharmacology, and Physiology and Psychology.
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