Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology (5 ECTS)

Objective

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 aetiology 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 regulation of acid-base balance
• Digestive system
•Reproductive systems
• Hormonal regulation system
• Nervous system
• Cellular stress
• Acute and chronic inflammation and development of immunity
• Tumours

Location and time

Distance learning: zoom (link will be published about a week before the beginning of the course)
Lectures: Myllypuro campus

Autumn 2025

Materials

Leppäluoto et.el. Anatomia ja fysiologia. Rakenteesta toimintaan. Sanoma Pro

Moodle-workspace (enrolment key will be published in August 2025)

teachers´materials

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, distance learning, assignments handed out during lectures, anatomical structures/anatomical models

Exam schedules

3 exams. The dates will be published before the course starts.
Exam 1 18.9.2025 10.00-12.00 on campus!
Exam 2 30.10.2025 10.00-12.00 on campus!
Exam 3 26.11.2025 8.45-9.45 online-exam (Moodle)

re-exam 1 3.12.2025. 13.00-16.00 Myllypuro campus
re-exam 2 11.12.2025. 13.00-16.00 Myllypuro campus

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: 1-5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Based on exams.
Exam 1 40%
Exam 2 40%
Exam 3 (patophysiology 20%)

Qualifications

No prior requirements.