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Neurophysiology - BIOL257
This unit considers the function of nerves and hormones in the regulation of body functions. We begin with a discussion on how the selective permeability of the cell membrane gives rise to the electrical properties of cells, in particular nerve and muscle cells. The function and organisation of nerves into central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as specialised nerves and organs giving rise to the sensory system, is investigated in detail before we examine their role in homeostasis and muscle control. We then cover the neuroendocrine system, which is the link between the central nervous system and the endocrine system, before looking at the function of the main groups of hormones and their interrelationship with the immune system.
This unit is designed to serve science, medical science and chiropractic students and is also of interest to students studying psychology with an emphasis on physiology.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Paul Tawardos |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp(P) from ((BBE101 and BIOL108 and BIOL114 and BIOL115 and (PSY104 or PSYC104) and (PSY105 or PSYC105) and HLTH108 and HLTH109)) |
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| NCCW(s): | BIOL246, BIOL357 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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