Pathophysiology

This course focuses on the structural and physiological changes occurring in the body as a result of disease processes. The course introduces students to the concepts of abnormality and provides information on the sequel of dis- eases, alterations in body structure, body functions, and related clinical manifestations. The genetic disorders of the Cayman Islands will be studied. The course is divided into two parts. Part 1 gives the history of pharmacology. The classification of drugs, their actions in the body and their therapeutic use is covered in Part 2.