Study Guide

Objectives

The objective of this course is to develop basic knowledge of the structure and function of the digestive system, urinary system, nervous system and skin.

After completing the course, the student
• knows the structure and function of the digestive system
• knows the structure and function of the urinary tract, body fluid balance and acid-base balance
• knows the structure and function of the nervous system
• knows the structure and main functions of the skin
• knows key vocabulary and terminology in Finnish

Content

• digestive system and its function
• urinary tract system and its function, body fluid balance and acid-base balance
• nervous system and its function
• skin and its functions
• key vocabulary of the course in Finnish

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student
• knows the general structure and function of the digestive system
• knows the basics of the structure and function of the urinary tract and its function
• knows the principles of body fluid balance and acid-base balance
• knows the basics of the structure and function of the nervous system
• knows the structure of the skin and its main functions

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student
• knows the structure and function of the digestive system
• knows the structure and function of the urinary system
• knows body fluid balance and acid-base balance
• knows the structure and function of the nervous system
• knows the structure of the skin and its main functions
• can describe the relationship between the functions in the human body and apply the acquited knowledge

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has a profound understanding of the structure and function of the digestive system
• has a profound understanding of the structure and function of the urinary tract
• has a profound understanding of the importance of body fluid balance and acid-base balance in body function
• has a profound understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system
• has a profound understanding of the structure of the skin and its main functions
• can apply the knowledge, demonstrate mastery of overall concepts, and integrate theoretical expertise into a professional context