Overview

The aim of this module is to provide the students with basic knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and histology of humans in health. The course introduces the students to the development of the human body, and looks in more detail at various body systems including; circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, renal, nervous, reproductive and musculo-skeletal systems, with tissues and organs observed both macroscopically and microscopically.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the control mechanisms which regulate signalling pathways.

• Demonstrate an ability relate physiology of a macroscopic level to the histological microscopic level.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of various human body systems.

• Relate the structure of various cell types to their function.