Topics in Human Pathophysiology
Fall 2009
Weekly Topics (.pdf)
Student Learning Objectives Fall 2009
- Describe the relationship between cells and organs; describe the physiology of organs and systems.
- Identify the failed homeostatic mechanisms and describe the pathogenesis of selected diseases.
- Describe the role of the therapeutic agent in the treatment of selected diseases.
- Develop an understanding of clinical issues related to selected diseases.
- Human Biology, Concepts and Current Connections. 4th ed. or 5th ed. By Michael D. Johnson. Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2008.
- Textbook website: www.humanbiology.com
Quiz 8 - Pathophysiology Review Please submit answers, I will email you back with results.
November 4 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
November 4 Homework assignment - Read Chapter 15: Urinary System, especially section 15.8 on kidney failure.
Quiz 7 - Respiratory System and Disease - You can take as many times as you like. Answers are not submitted to me.
October 28 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
October 28 Homework assignment - Read Chapter 10: Respiratory System, especially section 10.6 on respiratory disorders.
Quiz 6 - Liver and Hepatitis - You can take as many times as you like. Answers are not submitted to me.
October 21 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
October 21 Homework assignment - Read Chapter 14: Digestive System - Especially section 14.6, and 14.12 on hepatitis
Quiz 4 Answers(pdf)
October 14 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
Quiz 5 - You can take as many times as you like. Answers are not submitted to me.
October 14 Homework assignment - Read Chapter 9.
Quiz 4 - This is a submitted quiz - like week 1 - only submit when you are happy with your answers. I will email you back with your correct and incorrect answers.
October 7 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
October 7 Homework Assignment - Read Chapter 8 Heart and Blood Vessels especially 8.3-8.5 and Ch 11, sections 11.1 and 11.6
Quiz 3 - You can take as many times as you like.
September 30 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
September 30 Homework Assignment - Read Chapter 8 Heart and Blood Vessels
Some useful websites for CV disease:
YouTube video of heart and cardiac cycle
Lab Tests Online Website - Complete Blood Count test - useful information on the complete blood count (CBC) test and others.
Lab Tests Online Website - Prothrombin Time - useful information on the prothrombin time (PT) test and others.
Quiz 2 - This is now a "study guide" so you can see your answers. Results will not be sent to me. Good Luck!
The Wonders of Blood by Natalie Angier, New York Times, October 21, 2008
September 23 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
September 23 Homework Assignment - Read sections 2.8, 2.9, and 19.6; Read Ch 7 Blood
Quiz 1 - Try the quiz, but don't submit your grade until you are happy with all your answers. (you don't need an ID)
September 16 - Powerpoint Lecture (ppt)
September 16 Homework Assignment - Look over Ch 2; Read Ch 3 thru p. 67; Read Ch 4 sections 4.1 - 4.6, and 4.8
Here are some simple animations explaining levels of protein structure (requires Shockwave plugin to view):
Introduction to protein structure
Primary structure
Secondary structure
Tertiary structure
Quaternary structure