Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Structure and Function of the Human Body II

• code 07887
• course 1
• term Semester 2
• type FB
• credits 6

Module: Health Sciences Module

Matter: Physiology

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: Spanish

Head instructor

Dr. Carles ESCALONA - cescalona@uic.es

Office hours

For best performance, make an appointment via e-mail:

Dr. Carles Escalona: cescalona@uic.es

Update Date Course Guide:June 2012

Course Structure and Function of Human Body II is taught in the second half of the first nursing course.

Allows the students to study the human body in the scientific fields of anatomy and physiology. We present the human body as a whole and examine its equipment and systems.

Transversely, along with other subjects, emphasizes the importance for health sciences and scientific methodology in the need for contrasting bibliography and references.

The course is practically oriented, trying to prioritize each item those items and situations that are best suited to the understanding of phenomena related to nursing practice in the field of health sciences.

This course is divided into two blocks: Maintenance and Continuity of the human body, giving rise to 7 tracks, which are studied from the standpoint of anatomy and physiology: cardiovascular, blood and immunity, respiratory, digestive, urological, genital and metabolism normal human body.

Not required

1. The nurse student, at the end of the course, should be able to:
2. Knowing the human body as a whole and understand the interrelationships between the different organs and systems to maintain homeostasis.
3. Know the terminology used in the fields of anatomy and physiology.
4. Knowing how they are and how the systems and cardiovascular, blood and immunity, respiratory, digestive, urological, genital and normal body metabolism.
5. Acquire skills for the identification of anatomical structures studied in the various tests commonly used in the clinic.
6. Acquire skills in the clinical application of acquired knowledge.
7. Be familiar with the scientific method. Promote thinking and discussion of problems.
8. Know the primary sources of information.
9. Purchase own attitudes about future practice.
10. Be curious about the world around him and wanting to learn more.

• 1. G - Ability to provide technical and professional health care appropriate to the health needs of the people they treat, with full technical and scientific autonomy, according to current and available scientific knowledge and to the quality standards and safety requirements set forth in the applicable legal standards and code of ethics.
• 20. B - Multidisciplinary teamwork
• 21. B - Oral and written communication.
• 22. G - Use and management of information and research
• 23. B - Ability to analyze and synthesize.
• 25. E - Knowledge of the field of study
• 6. E - Base nursing care on scientific evidence and available resources.

UNIT 1. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

1.1. - System failure: the heart
Overview. External configuration. Configuration including: cardiac cavities (atria, ventricles), heart valves (pulmonary, aortic, mitral and tricuspid), septa (atrial and ventricular septal defect). Pericardium. Structure heart (epicardium, myocardium and endocardium). Cardiac cycle. Innervation. Electrocardiogram. Right and left heart catheterization. Cardiac pressure, Swan-Ganz catheter, pacemakers.

1.2. - Vascular System
Overview. Coronary circulation, pulmonary, systemic (general, arterial, venous, hepatic portal circulation), lymphatic circulation, fetal circulation. Blood pressure: general, factors that influence blood pressure, blood pressure fluctuations.

UNIT 2: BLOOD AND IMMUNITY

2.1. - Blood
Definition: blood, plasma, serum. Blood composition. RBCs. Leukocytes. Platelets. Coagulation. How to control bleeding. Blood tests. Blood type. Hematopoiesis.

2.2. - The immune system
Definition. Rating: nonspecific immunity, specific, inherited, acquired (natural, artificial). Inflammatory response. immune system cells: phagocytes, lymphocytes (B, T). Molecules of the immune system: antibodies, complement. Allergic reaction. When allergens. Diagnosis of allergies.

2.3-The lymphatic system
Lymph. The lymph vessels. The lymphatic channels: right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct. Lymphoid organs: thymus, spleen, tonsils (palatine, lingual, pharyngeal and tubal).

UNIT 3: RESPIRATORY

Overview. Pits or nasal cavities, sinuses. Pharynx: nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx. Larynx: laryngeal cartilages, vocal cords, epiglottis. Trachea. Lungs: general (fissures, lobes, segments). Bronchi. Alveoli. Ventilation. Muscles of respiration. Physiology of respiration: clinical assessment: lung function tests (spirometry, respiratory volumes, CO transfer capacity). Arterial blood gas. Concept of alveolar-arterial gradient of oxygen. Regulation of respiration. Types of breaths. Acute and chronic oxygen therapy.

UNIT 4: DIGESTIVE

Oral cavity: tongue (muscles, brake lingual), teeth (general characteristics, specific, temporary and permanent dentition), salivary glands (major and minor). Pharynx: nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx. Esophagus: characteristics and relationships. Stomach: greater curvature, lesser curvature, cardia, fundus, pylorus, sphincter. Small intestine: duodenum, jejunum, ileum. Large intestine: cecum, colon, sigmoid, rectum, vermiform appendix, anus. Liver and biliary tract. Pancreas. Peritoneo.Digestión: mechanical and chemical.

Digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Secretion of digestive glands. Absorption: process and regulatory mechanisms. Formation of feces and defecation. Vomiting.

UNIT 5: UROGENITAL SYSTEM

5.1. Urinary
Function and constitution. Kidneys. macroscopic and microscopic structure. Ureters. Urinary bladder. Urethra: male and female. Urinalysis.

5.2 Genital
Male genital tract: testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, ejaculatory duct, prostate gland bulbourethral, penis.
Female genital tract: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina. Explorations: colposcopy, Pap test. The breasts.

UNIT 6: METABOLISM

Metabolism of nutrients: HC, fats, proteins. Key vitamins and minerals in our body. Vitamin deficiencies. Vitamin supplements: In pregnant women, in certain diseases and in athletes. Metabolic cups: metabolic rate: factors that determine the basal metabolic rates and total calories. Body temperature.

Students will take lectures in all thematic areas to be treated, which should be extended through the presentation of papers with a clear indication to follow.

Classes will be conducted on a more practical and applied to the study of anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and Embryology, following the structure of laboratory practices and methods of the case.

Additional activities be proposed format Virtual Labs and group tutoring.

Practical contents will be performed in English.

• Midterm Exam: This is a multiple choice test with 5 possible answers and one right (approx. 30 questions). Incorrect answers subtract 0.2 points. VALUE OF THE FINAL NOTE: 30%
• Final exam is a multiple choice test with 5 possible answers and one right (approx. 60 questions). Incorrect answers subtract 0.2 points. VALUE OF THE FINAL NOTE: 50%
• Working practices: is the performance of the work available under the Course Materials. VALUE OF THE FINAL NOTE: 20%
• To pass the subject is essential to pass the final exam with a grade equal to or greater than 5, and that the calculation of final grade is equal to or greater than 5.
• The material exposed by the teacher should be extended by the student with the recommended literature.

• TORTORA-DERRICKSON Principios de anatomía y fisiología. Ed. Panamericana 11ª edición. Madrid 2006.
• LORENTE, MIGUEL, PEREZ, ESCALONA. Manual de miología. Descripción función y palpación de las extremidades. Ed. Masson Elsevier. 2007
• THIBODEAU GA, PATTON KT. Anatomía y fisiología. Madrid. Harcourt Brace, 2000.
• GUYTON CG, HALL, JE. Tratado de Fisiología Médica. 11ª Edición. Elsevier, 2006.
• MIRALLES RC. Biomecánica clínica del aparato locomotor. Ed. Masson. 1998.
• KAMINNA, P. Anatomía general. Ed. Panamericana. 1997.
• ROHEN JW, YOKOCHI. Atlas fotográfico de Anatomía Humana. Ed. Mosby. 2001.

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 31/05/2011 08:00h
• R1 06/06/2011 08:00h
• E2 29/06/2011 10:00h A09
• R2 06/07/2011 09:00h AM1