Study Guide

Objective

The student:
Can name and describe the structure of human organ systems.
Can explain the functioning of organ systems.
Is able to construct a description of the human being as a physical, functional entity.
Understands the key etiology of diseases at the cellular and tissue levels, as well as the structural changes associated with diseases, and understands the potential effects of genetics and the environment in the development of disease conditions.

Content

Anatomy and Physiology 5 ECTS

Content:
The Human Body – A Functional Whole
Cells
Tissues and Skin
Skeletal System
Muscles
Blood
Acid-Base Balance

Partial Credits (2ECT) for topics:
Digestion
Urinary excretion
Body fluid compartments and fluid balance
Thermoregulation
Circulation
Respiration
Structure and function of the nervous system
Hormone secretion

Partial credit (2ECT) for topics:
The body's immune system
Reproduction and the human life cycle
Senses

Pathology 1 ECTS:
The origin and mechanisms of diseases at a general level
Changes caused by genetics and the environment in various disease conditions and tissue damage

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student is able to describe the functioning of the human body's organ systems logically and in-depth, demonstrating mastery of the entirety.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the structure and function of the human body and can describe the relationship between the functions.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student partially recognizes the structures and functions of the human body