This session describes the physiology of the action potential, and how it is generated and conducted along nerves.

This session covers the structure and function of smooth muscle.

This session describes the activation process of a skeletal muscle motor unit.

This session covers the basic science of those aspects of lung function not relating to gas exchange, focusing on the humidification of inspired gas, protection against inhaled pathogens, and the processing of drugs and hormones by the pulmonary circulati

This session covers the physiology and causes of the different types of ventilatory/respiratory failure. The effect of ventilatory failure on blood gases, treatment options, oxygen therapy and oxygen toxicity will also be discussed.

This session describes how breathing is controlled. It defines the physiological components involved in regulating breathing, and shows how they combine into an integrated system of control.

This session continues to look at respiratory mechanics, including lung compliance, the role of surfactant and the factors that determine whether airflow is laminar or turbulent. Respiratory function tests are also explained

This session describes how and why ventilation and perfusion vary in the healthy lung. Causes of hypoxia, such as hypoventilation, increased dead space and shunt, are discussed to help the trainee explain and manage hypoxia clinically.

This session covers the measurement and clinical importance of lung volumes, including functional residual capacity and dead space. Information regarding the performance and interpretation of flow-volume loops is also included.

This session covers the physiology of how carbon dioxide is carried by blood, including its conversion into bicarbonate ions and the role of the red blood cell and haemoglobin in this process. The session also describes how buffers work, and the fundament