Lecture Schedule
BIOL 460 – Medical Physiology
Lecture Schedule
Textbook: Porth, CM. Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered States, 7th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2005
Location: All lectures are presented in HS 208 from 1:10 – 2:00 PM.
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READING
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January 23 |
Review Syllabus and Course Policies
Cellular Adaptation, Injury and Death Mechanisms of Development of Atherosclerosis Basic Glucose Metabolism |
Syllabus and Course Policies on Webpage.
Porth: Pages 103 – 117
Porth: Pages 219 - 220
Slides
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January 25 |
Cellular Adaptation, Injury and Death |
Porth: Pages 103 – 117 Porth: Pages 951 – 960 Slides |
| January 28 | Cellular Adaptation, Injury and Death | Guest Instructor: Walter L. Kemp, M.D., Deputy State Medical Examiner, Montana State Dept of Justice Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX You will be given this blank handout today. You should be able to complete it based upon information provided by Dr. Kemp in lecture today. I will hand out this short case today.
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| January 30 | Mechanisms of Endocrine Control | Porth: Pages 951 – 960 |
February 1 |
Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism |
Porth: Pages 961 – 962 and 977 - 981 |
| February 4 | Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism | |
| February 6 | Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
Your homework is due today. One, or more, of you will be expected to come to the board and provide a basic figure which summarizes how the various lipoproteins are transported in the body.
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| February 8 |
CLASS IS CANCELED TODAY
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| February 11 | Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome
This is the last day to:
1. register for classes on CyberBear. 2. add classes on CyberBear. 3. change credit in variable credit courses on CyberBear. 4. change grade options or drop classes on CyberBear with a refund. 5. submit an override form for adds. 6. withdraw from the University (drop all courses) with a partial refund. 7. change a course grading option to AUDIT.
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Porth: Pages 987 – 1015
Slides (One, or more, of you will be expected to explain the second slide in this presentation when we discuss it in class.)
One (or more) of you will be expected to come to the board to explain the cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia today.
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| February 13 | Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm Disorders | Porth: Pages 581 – 588 Also - read the information on:
sinus bradycardia (page 590) sinus tachycardia (page 590) premature atrial contraction (page 591) junctional arrhythmias (pages 592-593) premature ventricular contractions (page 594) AND pages 596 - 599 This assignment is due today. |
February 15 |
Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome I handed out this homework today. It is due on 25 February. |
Porth: Pages 987 – 1015
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| February 18 | HOLIDAY FOR PRESIDENT WASHINGTON AND PRESIDENT LINCOLN
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February 20 |
Diabetes Mellitus and the Metabolic Syndrome
Control of Cardiovascular Function Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease |
Porth: Pages 987 – 1015 We will finish up with diabetes today. You should be able to discuss the physiology of some of the oral antidiabetic agents (pages 1001 - 1004).
Porth: Pages 449 – 473 Porth: Pages 544 – 548
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February 22
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Control of Cardiovascular Function |
Porth: Pages 449 – 473 |
| February 25 | Control of Cardiovascular Function | Porth: Pages 449 – 473
Don't forget that one of you is going to explain the Law of Laplace today. |
| February 27 | Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock | Porth: Pages 603 – 611 ....and all information discussed in lecture |
February 29 |
Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock | Porth: Pages 603 – 611 Are you able to explain how the mechanisms that help the system to adapt to a failing heart also contribute to its further failure? What mechanisms are these? Why might an LVAD or an IABP be used to help individuals with this pathology? |
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Slides from class Slides discussing DKA case study |
| March 5 | EXAMINATION 1 2005 Examination #1
This is the last day to drop courses with instructor/advisor signatures on a drop/add form. A WP or WF will appear on transcript for courses dropped after March 5. A $10 fee will be assessed for each drop and each add.
After 4:30 on this day, classes may be added or dropped or grade options changed only by petition. If approved, you will be assessed a $10 charge for each drop and each add.
Answers to 2008 Examination 1 |
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March 7 |
Central Venous Pressure Circulatory Failure
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Porth: Pages 611 - 613 Porth: Pages 617- 621
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March 10 |
Microcirculation, Inflammation, and Healing |
Porth: Pages 468 - 472 Porth: Pages 387 - 402
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March 12 |
Microcirculation, Inflammation, and Healing |
Porth: Pages 468 - 472 Porth: Pages 387 - 402
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March 14 |
Microcirculation, Inflammation, and Healing
Atherosclerosis and Inflammation C-Reactive Protein Endothelium-derived Relaxation |
Porth: Pages 468 - 472 Porth: Pages 387 - 402
Porth: Pages 483 - 486 Porth: Page 394 Porth: Page 466 Slides
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March 17 |
Atherosclerosis and Inflammation C-Reactive Protein Endothelium-derived Relaxation
Case study with some answers |
Porth: Pages 483 - 486 Porth: Page 394 Porth: Page 466
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March 19 |
Respiratory Function and Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
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Porth: Pages 633 - 658 and 689 – 724
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March 21 |
Respiratory Function and Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
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I will ask one or two of you to come to the front of the classroom and explain these slides today. |
March 24 |
SPRING BREAK
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March 26 |
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March 28 |
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March 31 |
Respiratory Function and Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange |
I will expect that I can ask questions today about ventilation-perfusion mismatching.
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April 2 |
Respiratory Function and Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange
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April 4 |
EXAMINATION 2
Review Handout |
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April 7 |
Respiratory Function and Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange |
I will ask for some interactive discussion from you regarding the following pathologies today: cystic fibrosis alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency pleural effusion asthma
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April 9 |
Respiratory Function and Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange Case study being handed out today Completed case study
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I will ask for some interactive discussion from you regarding the following pathologies today: cystic fibrosis alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency pleural effusion asthma |
April 11 |
Control of Renal Function and Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance |
Porth: Pages 727 – 743 and pages 753 – 773 (but we will NOT go through all of the information on these pages - please just try to understand how the kidney 'handles' sodium and potassium, and why this is important), and pages 822 - 825
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April 14 |
Disorders of Acid-Base Balance of Acid-Base Balance |
Porth: Pages 789 – 808 Slides
Please make certain you can draw a flow volume loop, a volume-time graph and static lung volumes that you believe reflect the person described in the ABG data you have been provided. As we talk about acid-base issues, I expect that everyone is familiar with the information in Figure 25.16 from the Marieb textbook. |
April 16 |
Disorders of Acid-Base Balance o
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Porth: Pages 789 – 808 Are you able to explain the difference between a volatile and a nonvolatile acid? What are the primary buffer systems the body utilizes to deal with acid-base disturbances? Be able to provide an illustration that reflects how a nephron makes new bicarbonate. What is the normal pH of urine? What is the function of intercalated cells, and where are they located?
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April 18 |
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Before we move on to the digestive system, I will expect that you can tell me what is 'processed' at each of the regions of the nephron. So, be prepared to draw and label this information on the board at the beginning of class. |
Porth: Be able to discuss any information related to Table 39-2.
Download these slides.
Information on bariatric surgeries is NOT in the textbook. You will have to rely upon the information presented in lecture. Porth: Pages 300 – 303 Porth: Pages 309 – 311 Porth: Pages 871 – 884 Porth: Pages 908 - 910
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April 21 |
Bariatric Surgery and Malabsorption Syndrome |
Porth: Pages 300 – 303 Porth: Pages 309 – 311 Porth: Pages 871 – 884 Porth: Pages 908 - 910 |
| April 23 | Bariatric Surgery and Malabsorption Syndrome Complete this handout based upon the information provided in class today and turn it in on Friday. |
Guest Speaker: Carol Enderle, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, RNFA, FNP Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Bariatric Surgery Center |
| April 25 | Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
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Porth: Pages 932 - 939
Slides
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April 28 |
Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
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Porth: Pages 1019 – 1049
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April 30 |
Disorders of the Male Genitourinary System I will expect that you know the anatomy of this region. Information to be emphasized in class will include: (1) the relationship between androgens and athletic performance (pages 1025 - 1026); (2) the relationship between the neural control of male sexual function (page 1027) and erectile dysfunction (page 1034); and, disorders of the scrotum, testes, and prostate gland (pages 1036 - 1049).
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Porth: Pages 1051 - 1064 Slides |
May 2 |
Female Reproductive System with Emphasis on Hormonal Control
No petitions to drop classes or change grade options are allowed after this date for Spring Semester 2008.
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Porth: Pages 1051 - 1064 |
May 5
Monday 3:20– 5:20 PM
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2007 Final Examination
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