Imparts a basic understanding of physiology in mammals, focusing on the fundamental general principles of organ operation in health and disease. This is fostered by discussing all subjects from a functional point of view. A major topic of the lecture is food intake and digestion with its correlated neural and endocrine processes.
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After this course the students are able to describe, explain, and apply basic principles of systems physiology and the mechanisms of the function of the major organ systems.