Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Splachnological Structure and Function
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Students should make an appointment with the professor if needed
Professor responsible: Dr. Albert Perez i Bellmunt ( aperez@uic.es )
Dr. Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz (jrodriguezs@uic.es)
Introduction
Structure and function of the human body is a fundamental and basic subject containing different branches of knowledge, which are essential to the understanding of the complexity of the body. Its branches, such as macroscopic anatomy, microscopic anatomy and physiology, help us to understand the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. This course demonstrates to the students a focus on conveying the idea that the human being is a highly complex and unified structural and functional unit.
The subject allows us to study healthy Splanchnology and demonstrates how any alteration can breaks its balance. A good doctor needs to know the anatomy, physiology and human histology to know what structures there are and how they act in a healthy subject.
Pre-course requirements
Not specified
Objectives
Understand and recognize the structure and normal function of the systems in the human body.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
Understand and recognize the structure and normal function of the different visceral organs that make up Spanchnology.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Students:
Know human embryology.
Knows the structure (anatomy) of the human body.
Understand and know the function (physiology) of the human body.
Know the histology of the human body.
Relate anatomical and physiological concepts.
Identify anatomical structures in tests for diagnostic imaging (radiography, computed tomography {CT scans}, magnetic resonance {MRI}, etc.).
Identify anatomical structures in cadavers and anatomical models.
Relate anatomical and physiological concepts to clinical practice.
Succeed in the anatomical and physiological diagnostic clinical cases.
Argue and process the anatomical and physiological information students have received.
Know how to present anatomical and physiological concepts.
Understand scientific articles on Physiology and Anatomy.
Syllabus
1. Cardiovascular System: heart
1.1 Location and heart structure.
1.2 Systemic circuit and the pulmonary circuit.
1.3 Properties of the muscular cardiac fibers.
1.4 Electrical heart phenomena.
1.5 Phases of the cardiac cycle.
1.6 Concepts of cardiac output and its regulation.
2. Cardiovascular system: blood vessels
2.1 Structure of the vascular wall. Vasoconstriction and vasodilation.
2.2 Structure and function of the arterial, capillary, and venous systems
2.3 Physiology of circulation: the concept of flow, and pressure resistance.
2.4 Concept of short and long term blood pressure regulation.
2.5 Local Circulation and regulation.
2.6 Blood circulation in special areas.
3. Blood and Immune System
3.1 Components and functions.
3.2 Plasma and formed elements: erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets.
3.3 Mechanism of homeostasis.
3.4 Immune barriers: skin and mucous
3.5 Cells and chemicals involved in the immune response system.
3.6 Antigen. Humeral and cell intervened responses.
4. Lymphatic system
4.1 Structure of the lymphatic system.
4.2 Transport and distribution of lymphs.
4.3 Cells and lymphoid tissues: the lymph node.
4.4 Other lymphoid organs: spleen, fraud, amygdala, attached to lymphoid follicles.
5. Respiratory system
5.1 Functional anatomy of the respiratory system.
5.2 Mechanical ventilation: relationship between pressure in the chest cavity. Pulmonary ventilation inhalation and exhalation. Respiratory volumes and functional tests.
5.3 Alveolar exchange and transport of gases in the blood.
5.4 Breath control.
5.5 Adaptation of breathing in exercise and high altitudes.
6. Digestive system
6.1 Structure and function of the digestive tract.
6.2 Functional anatomy of the digestive system: mouth, pharynx and esophagus. Stomach. Small intestines and associated organs. Large intestine.
6.3 Physiology of chemical digestion and absorption.
7. Nutrition, Metabolism and temperature regulation
7.1 Nutrition: concepts and types of nutrients and kilocalories. Nutritional pyramid categories.
7.2 Metabolism: concepts and types of metabolic processes. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Balance and control of metabolism intake and fasting. The metabolic role of the liver.
7.3 Regulation of intake.
7.4 Temperature regulation.
8. Urinary system
8.1 Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the kidney.
8.2 Renal function: glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion.
8.3 Adjusting the volume and concentration of urine.
8.4 Renal clearance. Urine composition
8.5 Structure and function of the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.
8.6 Urination.
9. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
9.1 Content and distribution of water in the body.
9.2 Water balance and regulation. Influence of ADH (antidiuretic hormone). Disturbances of the water balance.
9.3 Electrolyte Balance: regulation of Na +, K +, Ch2 + and HPO42-
9.4 Acid-Base Balance: respiratory and renal regulation. Disturbances of acid-base balance.
10.Reproductive system
10.1 Anatomy of the male reproductive system.
10.2 Male sexual response. Spermatogenesis.
10.3 Hormonal regulation of male reproductive function.
10.4 Anatomy of the female reproductive system.
10.5 Female sexual response. Oogenesis.
10.6 Ovarian cycle and hormonal regulation of ovarian cycle.
10.7 Timeline of sexual development.
11 Integumentary system.
11.1 Epithelial tissue.
11.2 Connective tissue.
11.3 Membranes.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
- Theoretical classes (it depends on COVID).
- Practical classes in the dissection laboratory.
- Practical classes in the Physiology laboratory.
- Practical classes in the histology laboratory.
- Case methods and PBL.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Evaluation Systems and Criteria
The examination, 2nd resit and 4th resit consist of: midterm test 20%, practical exam 25%, final exam 40%, and continuous assessment 15%.
Midterm.
- Date: listed on the calendar.
- Type of test: 15-30 multiple choice test questions (which include images, diagrams, dissections and diagnostic test images).
- This test includes all material that has been done until the day before (in lectures, laboratory practice, and case methods), as well as the contents included in the recommended bibliography.
Practical Test.
- Date: The last day of practice in the dissection laboratory.
- Type of test: 10-15 questions related to the practical content.
- There is no deduction to questions answered incorrectly.
- Students who do not pass this exam will fail the course.
Final Exam.
- Date: to be determined by the course coordinator.
- Type of exam: 40-60 multiple choice test questions + open end questions.
- This test includes all material that has been done until the day before (in master classes, laboratory practice, and case methods), as well as the contents included in the recommended bibliography.
- It is essential to pass this exam in order to pass the course.
Continuous Assessment: questions, classwork, and completed tasks during classes (tasks which are completed either orally or written).
Observations:
- To pass the course, students must pass the final exam and the practice exam with a score greater than or equal to 5.
- To pass the course, the median of all marks must also be greater than or equal to 5.
- Students who pass the practical and final exam but do not exceed a mark of 5, are eligible to re-take the multiple choice test in order to obtain a better result and pass the course with a mark equal to or greater than 5.
1st, 3rd and 5th resits include: the practical test, which counts as 40% of the total grade, and the final exam at 60%.
- The final exam and practical exam follow the same characteristics of the aforementioned examinations.
- The mark received from previous examination in the continuous assessment area will remain the same.
Escuchar Leer fonéticamente DiccionarioBibliography and resources
Bibliography
Lorente, Miguel, Pérez y Escalona. Manual de miología. Ed. Masson-Elsevier.
Schünke. Prometheus. Texto y Atlas de Anatomía. Tomo2. Ed. Panamericana.
Tortora - Derrickson. Principios de Anatomía y fisiología (11ª edición). Editorial Panamericana. 2006.
Alan Stevens y James Lowe. HISTOLOGÍA HUMANA (3ª edición). Ed. Elsevier. 2006.
A.L. Kierszenbaum. Histología y Biología celular (2ª edición). Ed. Elsevier. 2008.
Additional Resources
Rouvière H. Anatomía Humana. Editorial Masson.1988.
F.Netter. Atlas de anatomía humana. Ed.MassonSobotta. Atlas de anatomía humana. Ed.Panamericana
Evaluation period
- E1 19/05/2022 10:00h
- E2 28/06/2022 08:00h