Structure and Function of the Human Body II
Module: Health Sciences Module
Matter: Physiology
Main language of instruction: Catalan
Other languages of instruction: Spanish
Sem.2 | TU | 10:00 12:00 | A01 | |
Sem.2 | WE | 08:00 10:00 | A01 | |
Sem.2 | TH | 10:00 12:00 | A01 |
Head instructor
Dra. Betlem MEZQUITA - bmezquita@uic.es
Other instructors
Dr. Albert PÉREZ - aperez@uic.es
Office hours
For best performance, make an appointment via e-mail:
Dr. Belén Mezquita bmezquita@uic.es
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: blood and immunity, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, metabolism and reproductive system.
Not required
UNIT 1. BLOOD AND IMMUNITY
1.1. - Blood
Definition: blood, plasma, serum. Blood composition. RBCs. Leukocytes. Platelets. Coagulation. How to control bleeding. Blood tests. Blood type. Hematopoiesis.
1.2. - 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.
1.3-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 2. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.
2.1. - 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.
2.2. - Vascular System
Overview. Coronary circulation, pulmonary, systemic (general, arterial, venous, hepatic portal circulation), lymphatic circulation. Blood pressure: general, factors that influence blood pressure, blood pressure fluctuations.
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: URINARY SYSTEM
Function and constitution. Kidneys. macroscopic and microscopic structure. Ureters. Urinary bladder. Urethra: male and female. Urinalysis.
UNIT 5: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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 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.
UNIT 7: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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.
Students will take lectures in all thematic areas to be treated.
Classes will be conducted on a more practical and applied to the study of anatomy and physiology of the organs and systems using the problem based learning aproach.
Every week additional activities will be proposed through the intranet.
METHODOLOGY | COMPETENCES | ECTS CREDITS |
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Mater Class Case Method Lab Practice Group Tutorials Virtual Learning | 1. G 20. B 21. B 22. G 23. B 25. E 6. E | 6 |
E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session: