Lifespan Physiology

Course aim

To further develop knowledge of the normal and abnormal physiological processes that occur across the life-span.

Course content

Pre-conception. Maternal: physiological and immunological adaptions to pregnancy, physiological changes in preparation for lactation. In utero physiological growth and development: maternal-foetal interaction, placental and neural systems, cardiovascular systems. Physiological growth and development across the lifespan: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing. Role of the immunological system and inflammation in normal physiology and in the development of disease. Cardiovascular system: cardiovascular disturbances and pathology of cardiac tissue. Digestive system: role of microbiome in health and disease. Endocrine system: control of growth and development, endocrine regulation of calcium and bone metabolism. Impact of genetic variants on normal physiology. Impact of physical activity, nutrition, environment, environmental contaminants, drugs and alcohol on pathophysiology and disease.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.