Human anatomy and physiology

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Kursuse juhendaja

Henry Kristoving Koolitaja

Overview of the e-course

About e-course and teacher

Prerequisites of the e-course, literature and more

Different branches

Where does anatomy and physiology begin and end?

1. Circulatory system

1.1. Heart

1.2. Systemic and pulmonary circuit

1.3. Body fluid compartments

1.4 Blood functions, blood composition, haematopoiesis

1.5. Assessment of learning outcomes

2. Lymphatic system

2.1. Organs of the lymphatic system

2.2. Composition of lymph

2.3. Immune system

2.4. Assessment of learning outcomes

3. Respiratory system

3.1. Airways

3.2. Pleura and mediastinum

3.3. Diaphragm and respiratory muscles

3.4. Assessment of learning outcomes

4. Digestive system

4.1. Digestive tract

4.2. Digestive glands

4.3. Substance and energy exchange

4.4. Assessment of learning outcomes

5. Endocrine system

5.1. How the system works?

5.2. Hypothalamus

5.3. Pituitary gland

5.4. Pineal gland

5.5. Thyroid and parathyroid glands

5.6. Thymus

5.7. Pancreas

5.8. Adrenal glands

5.9. Other endocrine glands not mentioned

5.10. Assessment of learning outcomes

6. Urogenital system – urinary system

6.1. Kidneys, renal pelvis

6.2. Ureter

6.3. Bladder

6.4. Urethra

6.5. Assessment of learning outcomes

7. Urogenital system – reproductive system

7.1. Male reproductive system

7.2. Female reproductive system

7.3. Oocyte fertilisation, pregnancy, childbirth, etc.

7.4. Assessment of learning outcomes

8. Nervous system

8.1. Distribution of the nervous system

8.2. Central Nervous System

8.3. Peripheral nervous system

8.4. Assessment of learning outcomes

9. Sensory system

9.1. Ear – hearing

9.2. Nose – smell

9.3. Eye – sight

9.4. Tongue – taste

9.5. E.g. hand – touch

9.6. Other sensory organs

9.7. Assessment of learning outcomes

Final assesment

Written assessment

Final test