Week 4 (Hematologic Systems and Disorders and Cancer)
1. Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of the various types of anemia and polycythemia.
2. Analyze genetically linked anemias, such as sickle-cell anemia and thalassemia, and the populations they affect.
3. Explain the mechanisms of coagulation disorders.
4. Evaluate the mechanisms of white blood count (WBC) disorders.
5. Identify common pathophysiological mechanisms by which neoplastic disorders can develop.
6. Differentiate among hematologic disorders.
Week 5 (Endocrine System and Disorders)
1. Explain the function of the various glands within the endocrine system and their role in hormone regulation.
2. Explain the causes of endocrine system disorders.
3. Identify autoimmunity associated with endocrine disorders.
4. Identify the concept of target tissue insensitivity as a cause of endocrine disease.
5. Compare the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary forms of hyposecretion and hypersecretion.
6. Distinguish the pathophysiological differences between hyposecretion and hypersecretion.
Week 6 (Neurological and Sensory Disorders)
1. Explain the structure and function of the neurological system.
2. Evaluate common pathophysiological mechanisms by which neurological disorders can develop.
3. Differentiate neurological and sensory disorders.
Week 7 (Mental Health and Addition)
1. Evaluate mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, mood, and anxiety disorders.
2. Identify suicide symptoms and suicide prevention resources.
3. Define pain and addiction as multidimensional public health problems.
Week 8 (Cardiovascular Disorders)
1. Identify the associate risk factors of venous, arterial, and cardiac disorders.
2. Explain and describe the risk factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, etiologies, and manifestations of venous and arterial disorders.
3. Identify the pathophysiology of lymphatic disorders.
