655. Vascular Physiology

655. Vascular Physiology

Course Level:

Graduate

Lecture - Lab Hours:

(4-0)

Credit:

4

Course Description:

Structure and function of blood vessels and vascular beds; molecular and cell biology of endothelium and vascular smooth muscle; microcirculation; capillary exchange; regulation of blood flow by local, neural and humoral signals.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

Prerequisite: MPHY 901 or approval of department head.