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MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING
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BMS107 Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function
Students who have successfully completed BMS264 Biomedical Physiology may not enrol in this unit for credit.
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Unit content:The unit is presented as the following major topics:
1. Nerves and synapses
2. Muscle
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Cardiovascular system
5. Respiratory system
6. Renal system
7. Gastrointestinal system
8. Integrative Physiology
The contribution of the structure and function of the major organ systems to the overall health of the normal individual will be considered in detail. Interactions between the major organ systems and the role of neural and hormonal pathways in coordinating these systems will be emphasised throughout the course.