ANPR 358: Accel Pathophysiology II

Course Description

II. The second of two courses focusing on the characteristics and manifestations of disease caused by alterations or injury to the structure or function of the body.  A section on the physiology of pain and its significance as a symptom is also included.  Common disease conditions are discussed and serve as a prototype in understanding the pathophysiology, which can occur in the body systems and includes neural dysfunction, abnormal cell growth or function, and impaired renal function.  The discussion of endocrine and hormonal alterations and disorders of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, introduced in Pathophysiology I, continues in this second course.  Prerequisites: Acceptance into Accelerated Program and successful completion of the previous program courses or instructor consent.