Human Anatomy and Systems Physiology

After completing the course the student is expected to:

Knowledge

Know components and interactions within:

• Gross anatomy of the human body including musculoskeletal system, the viscera and central nervous system based on organ preparations and fixed cadavers
• The histology of specific organs and describe tissue types such as epithelial, muscle, nervous tissue connective tissue etc.                      
• Embryology of the human body
• The structures of the nervous system, neurones, glial cells, etc.
• The concept of physiological homeostasis
• Chemical messengers and intracellular signaling                      
• The basis of membrane and action potentials
• Synaptic transmission
• Function of the periferal and autonomic nervous system
• Senosory physiology
• Skeletal muscle contraction and metabolism
• Smooth and cardiac muscle contraction and its regulation
• Control of body movement; motor center, descending pathways and local control
• Design of the cardiovascular system
• Cardiac function; hear beat coordination and mechanical events of the cardiac cycle
• Vascular physiology of arteries, arterioles, cappilaries, venules and veins
• Function of the lymphatic system
• Regulation of systemic arterial pressure; baroreceptor reflexes and long-term regulation
• Hemostasis
• Ventilation and lung mechanics
• Gas exchange in alveoli and tissues
• Control of respiration
• Digenstion and absorption
• Gastrointestinal function; secretions and motility
• Hormonal systems; the HPA axis
• Hormonal systems; thyrodea, stress and growth
• Control and interation of metabolism
• Kidney physiology; basic concepts and renal clearance
• Regulation of sodium and water balance
• Regulation of acid/base and postassium balance

Skills

• Explain and communicate the knowledge specified under ‘Knowledge’
• Analyse and communicate interactions between the body organ systems

Competencies

• Discuss, evaluate and put into perspective problems of anatomical and physiological nature