RSPT 1307 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
This course provides a solid foundation in the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis is placed on normal structure and function of the heart and lungs. Cardiac specific topics include structures and functions of the heart, cardiovascular circulation, electrophysiological basis for cardiac action potential, mechanisms that regulate the cardiovascular system, and hemodynamics pressures, measurements, and interpretation. Pulmonary specific topics include functional pulmonary anatomy, mechanics of spontaneous breathing, pulmonary circulation, gas conduction and exchange, gas transport and acid base regulation.