Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
i) Describe the structure of cells and membranes.
ii) Describe the structure and function of nucleic acids, cell cycle and division
iii) Explain the processes of DNA replication, transcription, translation and post-translational processing of proteins
iv) Explain how homeostasis and control systems along with communication represent two of the major themes in veterinary physiology
v) Recognise and describe how functional control systems require efficient communication using a combination of chemical and electrical signals
vi) Describe the basis of cell excitability (nerve, muscle, other) - using clinical examples of contributions to homeostasis