Fundamentals of Pathophysiology

• Relate understanding of the basic meaning of Pathophysiology as it relates to the healthcare profession.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of health and the characteristics of disease as related to the human body.
• Identify and define basic terminology related to the study of pathophysiology.
• Understand the basic normal human anatomy and physiology.
• Describe the pathophysiologic changes that occur in the disease processes of the cardiac, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems.
• Define the basic predisposing factors to high blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, urinary tract infections, diabetes, hypothyroidism, gastrointestinal reflux disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Assistant Professor