Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiologyLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: HY00DT69
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
You know the basics of the human body structure, functions and regulating systems and you can justify your actions in nursing and promoting health.
You understand the principles of the organ systems.
You know the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body.
You understand the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, the experience of pain.
Content
What are basic structures and functions of blood circulation, respiration, digestion, urinary excretion, reproduction, human musculoskeletal system, sense, nervous system, hormone secretion, and skin?
How does the organ system work?
What are the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body?
What is the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, the experience of pain?
Accomplishment methods
Students can
• use professional vocabulary systematically.
• look for information in the key information sources of the field.