Physiology and AnatomyLaajuus (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