Physiology and AnatomyLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: O825-10
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
Content
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Professional studies
Objective of course
Students will be acquainted with the basic structure and functions of human organs and organ systems.
Course contents
-basic vital functions: structure and functions of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and urine excretion system
-regulation systems: fluid equilibrium, hormonal and nervous regulation
-blood and immune systems, structure and functions of the muscular-skeletal system and sensory functions
-reproduction
Teaching methods
Lectures and written assignments
Assessment methods
Written assignments, examinations
Prerequisites
Biochemistry 1
Required/Recommended reading
Lecture materials
Bjålie, Haug, Sand, Sjaastad, Toverud: Ihminen. Fysiologia ja anatomia. WSOY.
Tortora, Grabowski: Principles of anatomy and physiology. Harper Collins Publishers.
Hiltunen, Holmberg, Kaikkonen, Lindblom-Ylänne, Nienstedt: Galenos IV - Ihmiselimistö kohtaa ympäristön. WSOY.
Name of lecturer(s)
Dr Tuuli Välineva
Year of study
Second or third year
Semester
Autumn and spring semester, periods 2-3
Language of instruction
Finnish