MSPC 237 — Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems

MBChB Human Biology (Medicine) — UGMS pre-clinical (MB2/MB3) · University of Ghana

Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems. Taught by Anatomy, Physiology, Histology. Syllabus topics: The thoracic cage; Gross anatomy of the pleurae and the lungs; Histology of the respiratory system — conducting and gas exchange portions; Development of the respiratory tree and diaphragm, including anomalies; Introduction and functions of the respiratory system; Mechanics of breathing; Intercostal space, pleural cavity, and the lungs; Lung volumes and capacities; Spirometry and lung volume measurement; Pulmonary compliance and airway resistance; Pulmonary ventilation and V/Q relationships; Pulmonary gas exchange; Gas transport; Control of ventilation; Mediastinum and great vessels; Gross anatomy of the pericardium and the heart; Development of the heart and anomalies; Development of major blood vessels; Histology of major blood vessels and lymphatics; Histology of the heart; Cardiac muscle contraction; The heart as a pump and the cardiac cycle; Regulation of cardiac output and venous return; Hemodynamics; Regulation of blood pressure; Principles of cardiac electrophysiology and electrocardiography; Regional blood flow; Microcirculation and regulation of blood flow.

Credits

6

Level

MB2

Semester

Semester 1

Course details from UGMS registration listing, Academic Year 2025/2026 First Semester.