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RESP 1320 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology

3 Credit(s)
Cardiopulmonary Physiology provides an in-depth study of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include the mechanics of breathing, ventilation/perfusion relationships, gas transport mechanisms and neurologic control of ventilation. Maintenance of acid/base balance and the interpretation of arterial blood gases are also discussed.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Respiratory Care program and Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required. Corequisite(s): None.

Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week

General Education Requirement: No
TN Transfer Pathway: No


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