Demonstrations, case studies, recitation, presentations, and small group discussions to accompany PAS 435.

Concepts of pathophysiology of cells and tissues; altered cellular and tissue biology; cellular environment of fluids and electrolytes; genes and genetic disease. Mechanisms of immunity and inflammation, tumorigenesis, and carcinogenesis.

Pathophysiologic alterations in organs and systems with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, hematologic, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems.