Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
• is able to describe the basic structure of the cells in the human body and the functions of the cells' different parts
• is able to name the basic types of tissue in the body and knows their main locations in the body • recognises the main types of epithelia
• is familiar with the importance of regulating osmotic pressure and the mechanisms for regulating pH, and understands their importance in the functioning of the body
• is able to explain the structures and functioning of the key organ systems as well as the basics of the immunological system
• is able to describe the main features of the human nervous system as well as name and identify the main peripheral nerves that are relevant to the biomedical laboratory scientist's work
• is able to name and identify the key anatomical structures for sampling activities
• is able to define the different hormone types, name the endocrine glands and describe the effects of hormones on target cells
• understands the central etiology of diseases and changes related to diseases, and understands the general principles of the recovery process
• identifies at cellular level the physiological mechanisms of the emergence and development of diseases.

Content

- Basic structures and functioning of the cell
- Tissue and basic types of tissues
- Blood circulation and tissue fluid
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory system
• Urine generation, liquid balance and pH regulation
• Digestive system
• Reproductive systems
• Hormonal regulation system
• Nervous system
• Cellular stress
• Acute and chronic inflammation and development of immunity
• Etiological factors in tumours

Prerequisites

Prior competence: no prior competence required

Teaching methods

Lectures
Assignments

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Marieb, E.N. Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson (any edition will do)
- lecture hand-outs and other material provided by teacher

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

1. exam Mon 15.9.2025
2. exam Tue 7.10.2025
Exam in pathophysiology Fri 24.10.2025
Re-examinations:
November 2025
December 2025

International connections

N/A

Student workload

5 x 27h = 135h
lectures: 48 h
self studying 87h

Content scheduling

anatomy and physiology 4 ECTS points
pathophysiology 1 ECTS point

Assessment methods and criteria

1. exam 40%
2. exam 40%
Exam in pathophysiology 20%

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.