Description
The Respiratory System I course encompasses the macro and micro-structure of the respiratory system and the basics of respiratory function, including Perfusion and Diffusion, Ventilation, Gas Transport, Mechanics of Breathing, Acid/Base Balance, Control of Breathing, and Pulmonary Defense Mechanisms. Each topic area is examined individually then integrated into case studies to illustrate pulmonary function. By the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to relate how the lung and chest function to control oxygen delivery to organs and carbon dioxide elimination, and further will be able to identify common respiratory diseases based on laboratory findings and lung function.