Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
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Module Offerings
4108BMBMOL-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide an introduction to the major anatomical and physiological systems which underpin the study of Biomedical Science
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the structure and functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, hepatic, skin and musculoskeletal systems
2.
Collect, interpret and present physiological data
3.
Recognize the integrated nature of human physiological systems and their importance in homeostasis
4.
Describe the way systems interact via the endocrine and/or nervous systems.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
The cardiovascular system: Introduction to the functions and components of blood, anatomy of the heart, structure and function of blood vessels. The respiratory system: Anatomy of the lungs, pulmonary ventilation, lung volumes and capacities The digestive system: Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver and large intestine). Digestion and absorption. The renal system: Anatomy of the kidney, functions of the kidney, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, concentration of urine. The musculoskeletal system and skin: Anatomy of muscle and bone, skeletal muscle, movement (bones and muscles around joints), smooth muscle and skin characteristics. The nervous and endocrine system: Neural and endocrine systems and their integration. The hepatic system: appreciation of hepatic gross and micro architecture: cell types found in the liver and their functions, characteristics
The cardiovascular system: Introduction to the functions and components of blood, anatomy of the heart, structure and function of blood vessels. The respiratory system: Anatomy of the lungs, pulmonary ventilation, lung volumes and capacities The digestive system: Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver and large intestine). Digestion and absorption. The renal system: Anatomy of the kidney, functions of the kidney, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, concentration of urine. The musculoskeletal system and skin: Anatomy of muscle and bone, skeletal muscle, movement (bones and muscles around joints), smooth muscle and skin characteristics. The nervous and endocrine system: Neural and endocrine systems and their integration. The hepatic system: appreciation of hepatic gross and micro architecture: cell types found in the liver and their functions, characteristics
Module Overview:
This module will introduce you to both the structural organisation of the human body and how it is controlled.
This module will introduce you to both the structural organisation of the human body and how it is controlled.
Additional Information:
The module will provide an introduction to the aspects of anatomy and physiology which underpin further study of Biomedical Science. Material delivered in lectures will be supported with practical classes relating to physiology.
The module will provide an introduction to the aspects of anatomy and physiology which underpin further study of Biomedical Science. Material delivered in lectures will be supported with practical classes relating to physiology.