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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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First-year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
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Physiology
3120 -
Human Physiology
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A survey of the physiology of various systems (e.g. neural, endocrine, renal, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, etc.) of the human.
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one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B; 1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or 1500A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, 1413; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B; or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382A/B be taken prior to Physiology 3120. 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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One of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B; 1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B or 1500A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, 1413; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B; or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382A/B be taken prior to Physiology 3140A. Open only to students who are registered in Years 3 or 4.
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Physiology
4100A/B -
Digestion and Related Metabolism
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This course will cover gastrointestinal secretion, motility, digestion, absorption, hepatic and pancreatic physiology. Specific areas will include: gut-brain-liver axis and nutrient metabolism, exocrine and endocrine pancreas, liver and lipid metabolism. Relevant pathologies and disease states, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome along with current therapeutic strategies will be covered.
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Physiology
4200A/B -
Current Topics in Respiratory Health and Disease
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This course examines the normal pulmonary environment, including lung development and adaptations to high altitude and exercise, and a variety of pathophysiological conditions and processes. For each condition or disease, physiological abnormalities and current therapies will be discussed, as will pathophysiological mechanisms with some emphasis on chronic and acute inflammation.
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Physiology
4420A/B -
Physiology of Exercise
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A study of the integration of neural, metabolic and vascular factors that compete to simultaneously regulate blood pressure and blood flow during physical exercise in health and disease.
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Physiology
4510A/B -
Understanding Pluripotency: The Physiology of Stem Cell Fate and Function
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This course examines the basic molecular, biochemical and morphological events that regulate pluripotent stem cell biology. Students will learn about the physiology, research principles and ethical issues that surround the generation and clinical use of pluripotent stem cells.
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Physiology
4520A/B -
Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
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Central concepts in regenerative medicine are explored, with a focus on the pre-clinical development of stem cell therapies. Emphasized are: fundamentals of tissue-specific (post-natal) stem cell isolation, expansion and functional characterization using xenotransplantation into immunodeficient mouse models for the treatment of human hematopoietic disorders, ischemic vascular diseases, diabetes and cancer.
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Physiology
4530A/B -
Biological Bases of Skeletal Health and Disease
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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.
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Physiology
4600A/B -
Diseases of Ion Channels
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Diseases related to ion channels, including epilepsy, congenital hearing loss, immunodeficiency and cardiac arrhythmias. The physiology and pathophysiology of relevant ion channels will be covered.
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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.
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Physiology
4620A/B -
Reproductive Endocrinology
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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 -
Neurophysiology of Homeostasis and Stress
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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 neuroendocrine function, blood pressure, energy and water balance, 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 3120, 3140A and either Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E or the former Physiology 3130Z.
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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 3120, 3140A and either Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E or the former Physiology 3130Z.
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Physiology
4680A/B -
Cellular/Molecular Neurobiology
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Cellular function and communication in the central nervous system. Topics will cover physiological mechanisms of intrinsic neuronal activity, excitatory and inhibitory synaptic transmission, integrative neuronal activities and protein processing pathways related to neuronal signalling and degeneration in Alzheimer's disease. Specific examples relevant to neuronal functions and dysregulations will be used.
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Physiology
4700A/B -
Fetal Physiology
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This course covers placental function (endocrine, nutrient transport and parturition), fetal growth and development (heart, brain, kidneys, vessels, adipose, liver, lung, muscle and pancreas) and deals with the concept of the fetus as a patient to be followed during poor in utero conditions, such as hypoxia or poor diet.
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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 -
Cell Signalling in Tissue, Injury and Repair
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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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