Anatomy and Physiology (3cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
The student
- understands the concept of people as functional physical beings
- familiarises himself/herself with the basic structure and function of human organs and organ systems in order to apply the information in the professional studies

Course contents
-basic vital functions: the structure and function of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and urine excretion systems
-reproduction
-regulation systems of the human body: fluid balance and homeostasis, neural and hormonal control of metabolism
-main features of the blood and immune system, structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and sensory system

Teaching methods
Lectures, independent assignments

Assessment methods:
Active participation in the teaching, written graded examination

Prerequisites
-

Required/recommended reading
please choose one of the following options:
1. Bjålie, J.G. Haug, E. Sand, O., Sjaastad O.V. & Toverud, K.C. 1999 or later edition IHMINEN. FYSIOLOGIA JA ANATOMIA. Juva. WSOY
2. Bjålie, J.G. Haug, E. Sand, O., Sjaastad O.V. & Toverud, K.C. 1999 or later edition IHMISEN FYSIOLOGIA Juva WSOY
Budowick, M. Bjålie, J.G., Rolstad, B. & Toverud K.C. 1995 or later edition ANATOMIAN ATLAS
3.Tortora G. & Grabowski, S. 1996 or later edition
PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Harper Collins Publishers
4.E. Hiltunen, P. Holmberg, M. Kaikkonen, S. Lindblom-Ylänne, ja W. Nienstedt (toim.).Galenos IV - Ihmiselimistö kohtaa ympäristön. 4. Renewed edition. Porvoo 2003, WSOY.

Name of lecturer
Ms Tuuli Välineva

Year of study
First year

Semester
Autumn period 2 and spring periods 3-4

Language of instruction
Finnish