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PY12.1-10 | Introduction to Integrated Physiology
Learning Objectives
- Describe the physiological mechanism of temperature regulation (PY12.1)
- Discuss adaptation to altered temperature (heat and cold) and mechanism of fever, cold injuries, and heat stroke (PY12.2)
- Discuss cardio-respiratory and metabolic adjustments during exercise and effects of physical training under different environmental conditions (PY12.3)
- Discuss physiological consequences of sedentary lifestyle; metabolic and endocrinal consequences of obesity and metabolic syndrome (PY12.4)
- Describe physiology of infancy and interpret growth charts and anthropometric assessment of infants (PY12.5)
- Describe and discuss physiology of aging, role of free radicals and antioxidants (PY12.6)
- Discuss the concept, criteria for diagnosis of brain death and its implications (PY12.7)
- Discuss the physiology of yoga and meditation (PY12.8)
- Obtain history and perform general examination in the volunteer/simulated environment (PY12.9)
- Demonstrate Basic Life Support in a simulated environment (PY12.10)
INSTRUCTIONS
Work through this guide in three sessions of approximately 40 minutes each. Part 1 covers temperature regulation, fever, and thermal injuries — core concepts tested in physiology and medicine. Part 2 covers exercise physiology, acclimatization, and the consequences of sedentary lifestyle including obesity and metabolic syndrome. Part 3 covers the physiology of growth and aging, brain death, yoga, and clinical skills (history-taking and BLS). Draw the thermoregulatory feedback loop as you study Part 1. For exercise physiology, compare the cardiovascular responses to isotonic vs isometric exercise in a table — this is a common exam question format.
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