Anatomy, Physiology and PathophysiologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students master the basic structure and function of a cell, basic tissue types and their main functions as well as the basics of skin structure and its significance to humans. They master the structure, function and significance of blood and the circulatory system as well as the basics of the regulation of heart and blood pressure. Students are aware of the significance of the lymphatic system, the structure and function of the respiratory system, the significance of cell respiration and the regulation and significance of pH values of blood. They identify large bones and superficial muscles and are aware of their significance to humans. Students master the structure and basic function of the digestive system and the urinary system as well as understand the relationship between different systems and fluid balance.
Students comprehend the central aetiological factors of illnesses at cellular and tissue level as well as structural changes related to illnesses. They master the most common healing processes of illnesses and are aware of the principal pathological examination methods.

Content

Cell and tissues
Skin
Blood
Circulatory system
Lymphatic system
Respiratory system and pH
Bones
Muscles
Digestive system
Urinary system

Major stress-related changes at cellular level
Healing at tissue level
Infections
Cancer
Amyloidosis
Examination methods of pathology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Anatomy and physiology: Students master the basic human structure and function included in the course.

Pathophysiology: Students have the basic knowledge of the aetiology and development of illnesses at cellular and tissue level in relation to structural changes as well as demonstrate the basic knowledge of the healing process from the perspective of pathophysiology.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Anatomy and Physiology: Students know the human structures and functions dealt in the course as well as the major organs by their scientific terms.
Pathophysiology: Students have the basic knowledge of structural changes related to aetiology and course of diseases at cellular and tissue level as well as basic knowledge of the healing process from the perspective of pathophysiology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Anatomy and Physiology: Students know the human structures and functions dealt in course as well as their scientific terms and can apply this knowledge to their studies.
Pathophysiology: Students have the basic knowledge of structural changes related to aetiology and course of diseases at cellular and tissue level as well as basic knowledge of the healing process from the perspective of pathophysiology and they apply this knowledge to their studies.