Overview

This topic will introduce students to the chemical and physical principles of the human body that maintain homeostasis. Students will gain an understanding of and mechanisms to describe and communicate the structure and function of human body systems including the musculoskeletal, gastro-intestinal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, immune, integumentary, and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

The aim of this topic is to:

  • Develop understanding of normal human anatomy and physiology across the lifespan
  • Develop scientific terminology and communication skills to assess and report on the anatomy and physiology of the human body
  • Through practical laboratory session develop an understanding of recording, analysing, and presenting scientific information

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify and describe gross anatomical structures in the human body systems using appropriate scientific terminology
2.
Explain normal human anatomy and physiology across the lifespan to maintain homeostasis
3.
Apply concise scientific communication skills in the areas of anatomy and physiology

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