Overview

This topic will provide students with an understanding of the general physiological principles that underpin most disease processes and a more detailed background in a range of specific human diseases. In each case, the pathophysiology will be highlighted.

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Aims

Students will be able to integrate and transmit their knowledge and understanding of the general physiological principles that underpin most disease processes and apply their detailed knowledge in a range of specific human diseases.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Apply your broad knowledge of normal human physiology to pathophysiological processes
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Describe comprehensively the adaptive and maladaptive physiological responses in disease processes
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Explain in logical and consistent detail the pathological process of how a disease leads to specific symptoms
4.
Conduct an extensive search of scientific literatures and identify credible information relevant to diseases

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