Microbiology includes the following subcategories:
Immunology
A. Cells of the immune system
B. Antigens, antibodies & complement
C. Hypersensitivities & immunopathologies
D. Immunization/vaccination
E. Assessment of immune responses/serology
Bacteria
A. Structure & biochemical characteristics
B. Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C. Communicable & infectious diseases
D. Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
Viruses and Prions
A. Structure & biochemical characteristics
B. Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C. Communicable & infectious diseases
D. Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
Fungi
A. Structure & biochemical characteristics
B. Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C. Communicable & infectious diseases
D. Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
Parasites
A. Structure & biochemical characteristics
B. Resistance, genetics, antigenicity & pathogenicity
C. Communicable & infectious diseases
D. Reservoirs of infection & modes of transmission
Epidemiology and Disease Control
A. Health agencies & reporting/monitoring
B. Prevention, identification & control methods for communicable diseases
C. Population health assessments
D. Emerging diseases
Pathology includes the following subcategories:
Fundamentals of Pathology
A. Disease at the cellular level
B. Inflammation & repair
C. Neoplasias
D. Hemodynamic disorders
Genetic & Congenital Disorders
A. Chromosomal disorders
B, Inborn errors of metabolism
C. Congenital disorders
Disorders of the Immune System
A. Hypersensitivity reactions
B. Autoimmune diseases
C. Immunologic deficiencies
Environmental & Nutritional Diseases
Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
A. Bone
B. Joint
C. Muscle
Disorders of the Nervous System
A. Central nervous system
B. Peripheral nervous system
Diseases of the Organ Systems
A. Cardiovascular
B. Gastrointestinal
C. Respiratory
D. Genitourinary
E. Endocrine
F. Blood & lymphatics
Chemistry includes the following subcategories:
Carbohydrates
A. Metabolism
– Catabolic pathways
– Anabolic pathways
– Anabolic pathways
B. Chemistry
– Structure
– Properties
– Function
– Function
C. Nutritional concepts
– Food sources
– Digestion
– Digestion
Lipids
A. Metabolism
– Catabolic pathways
– Anabolic pathways
B. Chemistry
– Structure
– Properties
– Function
– Transport
C. Nutritional concepts
– Food sources
– Digestion
– Digestion
Proteins, Amino Acids and Peptides
A. Amino acid metabolism
– Catabolic pathways
– Anabolic pathways
B. Chemistry
– Structure
– Properties
– Function
C. Nutritional Concepts
– Food Sources
– Digestion
– Digestion
Enzymes
A. Classification & function
B. Kinetics & regulation
Hormones
A. Metabolic effects of specific hormones
– Carbohydrate metabolism
– Lipid metabolism
– Protein metabolism
B. General properties
– Chemistry
– Mechanism of action
– Mechanism of action
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
A. Metabolism of purines & pyrimidines
B. Chemistry
– Structure
– Properties
– Function
C. DNA, RNA & protein synthesis
Vitamins and Minerals
A. Chemistry
– Structure
– Properties
– Function
– Coenzyme precursors
B. Nutritional concepts
– Food sources
– Absorption
– Storage
– Absorption
– Storage
Biochemical Energetics
A. Basic concepts
– High-energy phosphate compounds
– Oxidation-reduction reactions
B. Krebs cycle
C. Oxidative phosphorylation & electron transport system
Physiology includes the following subcategories:
Neurophysiology
A. Membrane potentials, action potentials & synaptic transmission
B. Motor function
C. Sensory function
D. Autonomic function
E. Higher cortical function
F. Special senses
Muscle Physiology
A. Cardiac muscle
B. Skeletal muscle
C. Smooth muscle
Cardiovascular Physiology
A. Cardiac pump
B. Electrophysiology of the heart
C. Hemodynamics
D. Regulation of circulation
E. Circulation in organs
F. Lymphatics
G. Hematology & immunity
Respiratory Physiology
A. Mechanics of breathing
B. Ventilation, lung volumes & capacities
C. Regulation of respiration
D. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide transport
E. Gas exchange
Body Fluids and Renal Physiology
A. Regulation of body fluids/micturition
B. Glomerular filtration
C. Tubular exchange
D. Acid-base balance
Gastrointestinal Physiology
A. Ingestion/motility
B. Digestion/secretion
C. Absorption
D. Regulation of GI function
Reproductive Physiology
A. Male
B. Female
Endocrine Physiology
A. Secretion of hormones
B. Action of hormones
C. Regulation
Exercise & Sports Physiology
Spinal Anatomy includes the following subcategories:
Osteology of the Axial Skeleton
A. Skull
B. Vertebral column
C. Ribs & sternum
D. Development
Myology of the Axial Skeleton
A. Face & head
B. Back & neck
C. Thorax & abdomen
D. Pelvis & perineum
E. Development
Arthrology & Syndesmology of the Axial Skeleton
A. Classification of joints
B. Articulations of the axial skeleton
C. Biomechanics
Anatomy of the Central Nervous System & Related Structures
A. Cerebrum
B. Brainstem & cerebellum
C. Spinal cord & meninges
D. Vascular supply & relationships
E. Ventricles & cerebrospinal fluid
F. Development
E. Histology
Anatomy of the Peripheral & Autonomic Nervous Systems
A. Spinal nerves & plexuses
B. Cranial nerves
C. Visceral innervation
D. Cutaneous innervation
E. Development
F. Histology
Organs of Special Senses
A. Vision
B, Audition & equilibrium
C. Olfaction
D. Gustation
E. Development
F. Histology
