Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Course content

1. 1Airways and lungsComing
2. 2Mechanics of breathingComing
3. 3Lung volumes and complianceComing
4. 4Airway resistance and work of breathingComing
5. 5Diffusion of gasesComing
6. 6Ventilation and perfusionComing
7. 7Oxygen transport and the dissociation curveComing
8. 8Carbon dioxide transportComing
9. 9Control of breathingComing
10. 10The heart and circulationComing
11. 11Kidneys and acid-base balanceComing
12. 12Physiology problem setComing

Requirements

• ANAT-140 Human Anatomy
• PHSL-161 Human Physiology I

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

How the lungs, heart and blood move oxygen and carbon dioxide, and how breathing is controlled.

Part of the Health Sciences stream, typically taken in year 1.