Anatomy, Physiology and PathologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students will be able to explain the human body's anatomical structures and use foreign terminology to describe them. They will be able to explain factors that affect physiological bodily functions and the importance of anatomical and physiological knowledge in nursing. Students will be able to describe how illness begins, develops, and the structural changes associated with illness as well as factors affecting the basic issues associated with recovery.

Content

Cells, tissues and organs
The locomotor system and how it works and topographic anatomy
Blood and the blood circulation system
Respiration
Digestion
The kidneys and urine secretion system
Fluid, acid-alkaline balance
Sensory functions
The nervous system
Hormone secretion and reproduction
Heat regulation
The body's defense system
General pathology and basic concepts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to explain how the human body and its various organs form and develop and the biological, physical and chemical principles behind such development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to classify the various organ systems of the human body and how they function.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to name individual anatomical structures of the human body in Finnish and Latin and can present the main functions of single organs.