Entry requirements

For students attending the programme, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, all earlier

courses within the programme should be attended.

Learning outcomes

Physiology is the science of the functions of living organisms and their parts. The subject physiology describes how each individual organ functions and how the organs of the body cooperate to keep the processes of life in balance (homeostasis). The course aims to describe the principles governing control of physiological processes. This knowledge is intended to provide a basis for an understanding of the causes of disease, effects of existing drugs and development of new modes of treatment.

The student shall be able to:

- describe the functions of the organs of the body and their general macro and micro-anatomy.

- describe the integrated systems of the body, such as the central and peripheral nervous system, the circulatory system and hormones.

Content

The course comprises a description of the functional anatomy and physiology of the organs of the body. The functional anatomy is described to the extent deemed necessary for an understanding of the physiological processes. The following topics are discussed during the course:

- The structure and function of the nervous system

- The structure and function of the circulatory system

- The structure and function of the endocrine organs and reproductive organs

- The structure and function of the kidneys and the body's acid-base regulation and electrolyte and fluid balance

- The structure and function of the respiratory organs

- The structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract

Instruction

Compulsory parts of the course:

Laboratory sessions: Blood pressure measurement and ECG demonstration and spirometry.

Assessment

Written examinations are held at the end of the course. Students are required to pass written examination (examination code) and have participated in the laboratory sessions (examination code).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.