Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Practical
Module Offerings
3412FNDSCI
Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the basic structure and function of key physiological systems and metabolic processes.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the function and anatomy (structure) of the cardiorespiratory, renal, endocrine, and neural physiological function and control.
2.
Explain the concept of homeostasis and the role physiological systems play in its maintenance.
3.
Describe and explain how to conduct, interpret and present in written and/or oral format, basic physiological laboratory experiments.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Indicative topics:
Introduce physiology the concept of homeostasis.
History of anatomy and anatomical Nomenclature
How the body ‘communicates’:
1) Basic structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system.
2) Basic structure and function of the endocrine system.
Tissues of the Body; Integument
Skeleton; Joints; Skeletal Muscle; Axial Muscles; Muscles of the limb.
Homeostatic regulation of body temperature
Basic structure and function of the Cardio-Respiratory system
Basic structure and function of the Lymphatic system.
Basic structure and function of the Digestive system.
Basic structure and function of the Renal and Reproductive systems
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the basic structure and function of key physiological systems and metabolic processes. It will also introduce the concepts of human physiology and their inter-relationships.
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the basic structure and function of key physiological systems and metabolic processes. It will also introduce the concepts of human physiology and their inter-relationships.
Additional Information:The aim of this module is to introduce the concepts of human physiology and their inter-relationships. In doing so it addresses the need for a basic understanding of the anatomy of physiological systems and the physiological responses that occur. Various concepts and theories will be advanced and examined. This process will be extended by the introduction of dedicated laboratory practicals where appropriate to facilitate understanding of how physiological systems adapt to enable the maintenance of homeostasis.