Anatomy and Physiology for Psychophysiologists   [Archived Catalog]
2023-2024 Saybrook Academic Catalog Summer Addendum
   

APH 5071 - Anatomy and Physiology for Psychophysiologists


This course provides an overview of human anatomy and physiology as applied to psychophysiology, optimal functioning, and behavioral medicine. The course emphasizes human behavioral biology. Each basic structure and organ system is discussed with regard to both anatomical structures and physiological functions as they change over time and in relation to both the external and internal environment. The main course objective is to provide the depth of knowledge required to understand the physical bases for psychophysiological problems and interventions.  Interactions between the complex web of hormonal feed-back loops and dysregulation of behavior, emotions, and drives is discussed in relation to implementation of behavioral interventions. Other areas emphasized are respiratory physiology, behavioral immunology, psychophysiology of pain, interactions between pain, stress, and muscle tension, pathophysiology of headache, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and basic kinesiological concepts. Students taking this course must also attend  an anatomy & physiology laboratory experience to be arranged each term.  3 Credits. 3 credit(s)