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Dental Physiology

The Physiology course presents the principles of human physiology by considering the general functions of cells and the operation and integration of specific human organ systems. Areas important for the practice of dentistry are emphasized.

The Physiology course consists of seven units:
• Cell Membrane Physiology
• Neurophysiology
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Respiratory Physiology
• Renal Physiology and Body Fluids
• Endocrinology
• Gastrointestinal Physiology

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In this course, you will be able to:
• apply basic biomedical, behavioral and clinical science knowledge to the management
  of patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment or referral.
• apply critical thinking skills to patient care and management.
• select, obtain and interpret laboratory tests.
• select, obtain and interpret other appropriate diagnostic tests or procedures.
• recognize health conditions that may modify or limit level of treatment.

For more information, please see our course administration and the dental physiology course schedule.

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