Abstract

This subject continues the study of normal structure and function of the human body which was commenced in BMS191 Human Bioscience 1. This subject focuses on the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM * Structure and function of the endocrine system * Hormones * Integration of nervous and endocrine systems in the maintenance of homeostasis CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM * Constituents of blood * Control of blood fluidity * Structure of the heart * Characteristics of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
2.
describe the structure and function of the endocrine system;
3.
demonstrate understanding of homeostasis and the role of the endocrine system;
4.
describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system;
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describe the function of the major constituents of blood;
6.
demonstrate understanding of key events in the control of blood fluidity;
7.
demonstrate understanding of the cardiac cycle;
8.
demonstrate understanding of circulation;
9.
demonstrate understanding of foetal circulation and the changes that occur at birth;
10.
demonstrate understanding of blood pressure and its control;
11.
describe the structure and function of the lymphatic system;
12.
describe the structure and function of the respiratory system;
13.
demonstrate understanding of the mechanics and control of breathing;
14.
demonstrate understanding of alveolar gas exchange, blood gas transport, and cellular gas exchange;
15.
describe the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder and pancreas;
16.
demonstrate understanding of the nutritional roles of major nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals);
17.
demonstrate understanding of the chemical and mechanical events that occur during digestion, absorption, metabolism and elimination;
18.
describe the structure and function of the urinary system;
19.
demonstrate understanding of processes that maintain fluid, electrolyte and acidbase balance;
20.
describe the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems;
21.
demonstrate understanding of processes associated with reproduction including fertilisation, foetal development, pregnancy, parturition and lactation; and
22.
demonstrate understanding of the major types of inheritance (dominantrecessive, incomplete dominance, multipleallele inheritance, sexlinked and polygene inheritance).

Learning activities

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