28123 - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY II

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Carolina Chabrera Sanz

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2024

Teaching course: 1

• Catalan
• Spanish

Oral presentations in the classroom will be in Catalan. The support material used by teachers will be in Spanish.

The subject Structure and Function of the Human Body II is taught during the first year.

During the second term, the bases established in the first part of the subject are deepened and the main devices and systems of the body are worked on, both from the anatomical and physiological aspects. Both concepts, presented in an integrated way, promote understanding and place students in an ideal situation for understanding the disease (physiopathology).

It is a basic concept in the work of the nursing professional, ensuring that the person's balance is maintained and/or restored, both physically and psychologically. For this, it is an indispensable condition to know the anatomical and physiological normality, and, based on the same, its dysfunction, the disease.

The gender perspective will be an aspect that the teaching staff will take into account by making an inclusive and non-sexist use of language and promoting the equal participation of everyone in a respectful and inclusive environment both in master classes and in seminar sessions. Female bibliographic references will be provided in the classroom to the extent that the subject allows it and the full first name of the authors will be used. Regarding the images of the content in the teaching material, the non-perpetuation of stereotypes will be encouraged. The different responses in women and men will become visible in terms of the exposure of risk factors underlying the onset of disease, the differences due to sex and gender in the manifestations and experience of the disease. Epidemiological studies have identified differences in the frequency of diseases between sexes, as well as differences in life expectancy; key concepts that will be integrated into the teaching syllabus.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others. 

BLOCK 1 - Cardiovascular system

Systemic and pulmonary circulation

Heart: structure, valve functionalism

Hemodynamics

Pressure and volume curves

Blood vessels

Pulmonary circulation

Lymphatic system

BLOCK 2 - Blood

Cells and plasma

Blood groups

Hemostasis

Immune system

BLOCK 3 - Respiratory system

Respiratory tract

Mechanics of ventilation and volume

Gas exchange and transport

BLOCK 4 - Digestive system

Anatomy of the digestive tract 

Accessory organs: salivary glands, liver and bile ducts, exocrine pancreas

Digestion, absorption, defecation 

BLOCK 5 - Urinary system (reno-excretory)

Kidney and excretory tract

Renal physiology

BLOCK 6 - Reproductive system and gestation

Female reproductive system

Male reproductive system

Gestation: fertilization, implantation and phases of gestation

Fetal and embryonic period

Part and postpartum

Physiology of breastfeeding

BLOCK 7 - Growth and aging 

Hormonal and physiological bases of growth and aging

SEMINARS

Cardiovascular system

Blood and immune system

Respiratory track

Digestive system

Renal system

Reproductive system, growth and aging

The assessment system for the skills and learning outcomes of this subject includes different assessment activities for Subject 1 - Anatomo-physiopathology:

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.

In order for the exam grade to be averaged with the rest of the grades obtained during the course of the subject, it will be necessary to obtain a grade equal to or higher than 5 points out of a total of 10 points.

According to UPF regulations, students who have the option to make up the subject are those who have obtained a grade of "fail". If the subject is not passed, the only part that can be retaken is the exam, with an extraordinary exam (retake) within the same academic year. The continuous assessment grade will be kept: individual work (self-assessment questionnaires on Moodle) and group work (seminars).

The seminars are not compulsory but non-attendance will correspond to a non-presentation of the activities carried out in the seminar by the student, and therefore a zero in the activity.

The evaluation system and recovery period are detailed in the Learning Plan available in the virtual classroom at the beginning of the subject.

Anatomy and Physiology. 8th Ed. Kevin T. Patton and Gary A. Thibodeau. Madrid 2013

Atlas of Human Anatomy. 7 Ed. Frank H. Netter. Edited by Elsevier Masson. Barcelona 2019

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 15 Ed. Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan H. Derrikson. Edit Med Panamericana. Madrid 2018

Treatise on Medical Physiology. 14 Ed. John E. Hall and Arthur C. Guyton. Edit Elsevier. Barcelona 2021

https://3d4medical.com/

https://www.visiblebody.com/anatomy-education-resources