MSPC 231 — Cell Biology and Basic Pharmacology
MBChB Human Biology (Medicine) — UGMS pre-clinical (MB2/MB3) · University of Ghana
Cell Biology and Basic Pharmacology. Taught by Medical Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology. Syllabus topics: Cell; Cell cycle and cell division; Meiosis and gametogenesis; Fertilization; Embryonic origin; Stem cells; Introduction to physiology; Principles of homeostasis; Passive and active membrane transport mechanisms; Electrical potential; Macromolecules; Amino acids; Protein and protein structure, collagen, and enzymes; Signal transduction; Introduction to pharmacology; Principles of pharmacology; Drug absorption; Routes of administration; Drug biotransformation; Drug excretion; Pharmacodynamics (drug targets).
- Credits
- 7
- Level
- MB2
- Semester
- Semester 1
Other courses on this programme
- COHS 202 — College of Health Sciences core course
- COHS 210 — Academic Writing II
- MSPC 232 — Metabolism, Nutrition and Endocrine Physiology
- MSPC 233 — Genes in Health
- MSPC 234 — Head, Neck and Neuroscience
- MSPC 235 — Musculo-Skeletal System
- MSPC 236 — Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
- MSPC 237 — Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
- MSPC 331 — Mechanisms of Disease
- MSPC 333 — Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems (Pathology)
- MSPC 335 — Infections and Immunity I
- MSPC 337 — Gastrointestinal Pathology
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