Anatomy and PhysiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students
-know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and respiratory organs and are aware of the human temperature regulation system
-are familiar with the structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
-have the basic knowledge of the human gastrointestinal and urinary systems and their functions as well as the structure and functions of the skin and senses
-know the basic structure and function of the nervous system as well as the regulation of metabolism
-master the core vocabulary

Content

-structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory system and regulation of its functions and regulation of body temperature
-structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
-structure and function of the gastrointestinal system and its glands
-excretion of urine: structure and function of kidneys and urinary tracts, fluid and acid-base balance, regulation of pH
-the nervous system
-metabolism
-skin

Further information

Required reading:
Bjålie, J.G., Haug, E., Sand, O., Sjaastad O.V. & Toverud, K.C. 1999.(or later). Ihminen. Fysiologia ja anatomia. Juva:WSOY. or
Bjålie, J.G., Haug, E., Sand, O., Sjaastad O.V. & Toverud, K.C. 1999. Ihmisen fysiologia. Juva:WSOY. and
Budowick, M., Bjålie, J.G., Rolstad, B& Toverlund K.C. 1995. (or later) Anatomian atlas. Juva: WSOY. or
Tortora, G & Grabowski,S. 1996 (or later). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Harper Collins publishers.