Description

PhysiologyrnIntroduction to body water, homeostasis, transport of materials, nervous systems, neuron structure and (reflex arc), cardiovascular system, blood, respiratory cycle, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and renal systems, endocrine glands and body temperature regulation.rnPathophysiologyrnIntroduction to pathophysiology, cell injury, inflammation and immune response, autonomic nervous system in health and disease, endocrine disorders, pancreatic disorders, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, vascular and haematological disorders, disease of urinary, pulmonary and digestive systems.

Program

PharmD

Objectives

• Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge 1.1- Discuss the basic facts and theories necessary to understand the functions of the different body system. 1.2- Describe regulatory mechanisms of the different body system 1.3- Describe the relationships and the integration in functions of the different body systems. 1.4- Define the functional organization of nervous system, and explain the mechanism of resting membrane potential , action potential and neuromuscular transmission of excitable tissues . 1.5- Explain the nature of hormones, general mechanism of their actions, and the hormonal functions of different glands. 1.6- Categorize factors affecting function of endocranial cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal tract and kidney. Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 2.1- Discuss in a simple way the pathophysiological mechanisms, manifestation, complication of famous diseased and predict the medical treatments. 2.2- Use clinical situation to demonstrate normal and abnormal human body functions. Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care At the end of the course the student should be able to: 3.1- Integrate knowledge regarding normal functions and mechanisms of pathophysiology of the different systems 3.2- Analyze the different mechanisms involved in performing the body functions to interpret any deviation from normal. 3.3- Analyze and correlate practical and theoretical data to understand human body function and their pathophysiology. Domain (4): Personal Practice 4.1- Develop teamwork skills. 4.2- Use information technology in teaching and self-learning.