28113 - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Carolina Chabrera Sanz

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

The subject of Structure and Function of the Human Body is taught in the first year and is divided into two terms: the first and the second.

The first part of the course deals with the basic concepts, anatomical and functional, and the second part integrates these concepts in the systems or devices of the body.

Its mission and fundamental objective is the knowledge of the human body from a descriptive aspect -anatomy- and functional -physiology-.

Both concepts, presented in a staggered but integrated way, promote understanding and place the student in an ideal situation for understanding the disease -physiopathology-.

It is therefore a subject that analyzes the human organism as an integrated whole of organs and functions, which in a coordinated way maintain its balance and its adaptation to its environment -homeostasis-.

It is a basic concept in the work of the nursing professional, ensuring that the person maintains and / or restores balance, both physically and mentally.
For this, it is an indispensable condition to know the anatomical and physiological normality, and, from the same, its dysfunction, the disease.

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

LO 1.- Identify and differentiate the different cellular structures.

LO 2.- Locate cellular structures according to their functional units.

LO 3.- Identify the macroscopic structure of the human body.

LO 6.- Relate and differentiate the structures and functioning of the different systems of the human body.

LO 7.- Interrelate the compensatory and feedback physiological mechanisms based on physiology.

LO 8.- Deepen the basic anatomical-physiological issues that allow the understanding of organic dysfunction.

LO 26.- Identify gender deviations in existing knowledge about health-illness processes

LO 29.- Analyze differences by sex and inequalities by gender in etiology, anatomy, physiology and pathologies; in differential diagnosis, therapeutic options and pharmacological response, and in prognosis; in care for people, as well as in other types of diagnoses and health interventions.

The methodology of the subject will be carried out combining face-to-face classroom time, with autonomous work time, with the support of the virtual learning environment.

The percentage of time the student spends is distributed as follows:

BLOCK 1 - GENERAL CONCEPTS:

Basic General Concepts: Levels of Structural Organization of the Human Body. Basic Vital Processes.

Homeostasis. Concepts. Feedback Systems.

Organization of the Human Body. Atoms, Molecules. Chemical reactions. Forms of energy. Organic and inorganic compounds.

Metabolism. Metabolic reactions. Energy transfer. Energy balance

Genetics. Nucleic acids. Genotype and Phenotype. Chromosomal structure. Concepts of Dysplasia, Metaplasia, Anaplasia and Dysplasia.

Cell Structure. Levels of cell organization. Cell Structure and Physiology. Protein synthesis. Cell division: phases.

BLOCK 2 - HISTOLOGY:

Tissue classification. Tissue repair mechanisms

Tegumentary Tissue. Epidermis, Dermis, Glands and Appendages. Functions

Connective tissue. Classification. Structure and Functions. Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM) Concept

Muscle tissue. Classification. Structure and Functions.

Nervous tissue. Classification, Structure and Functions

Bone tissue. Classification. Structure and Functions. Osteogenesis. Skeletal system.

BLOCK 3 - NERVOUS SYSTEM:

Nervous system. Neurons, synapses, neurotransmitters

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Peripheral Nervous System (SNP)

Autonomous Nervous System (ANS)

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System

BLOCK 4 - SKULL MUSCLE SYSTEM:

Head and neck

Scapular waist

Upper limb

Chest and abdomen

Pelvic girdle

Lower extremity.

Spine

BLOCK 5 - ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:

Diencephalon Axis - Pituitary.

Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland

Pancreatic, Thymic and Pineal Gland

Adrenal, Ovarian and Testicular Glands

BLOCK 6 - SENSORY ORGANS:

Smell

Gust

Touch and Pain

Vista

Ear and Balance.

SEMINARS

Homeostasis and basics

Musculoskeletal system

Endocrine system

The activities of the subject follow the system of continuous assessment, that is, throughout the term the teachers will propose various activities, which students must solve, present or deliver.

The work of each one of the activities allows to value to the student the follow-up that does to the asignatura and the elements of improvement, from the comments and notes that the professors will do of the activities.

The proposed activities can be individual or in work groups. Teachers will give the relevant directions so that the students can elaborate and deliver them.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

Competence assessment will be carried out continuously and through group sessions and individual questionnaires. During the term, different activities will be requested as a source of evaluation, so that the student will be able to know his own evolution. For the same purpose, there will be a written test in the middle of the term and a written test at the end of the term.

To pass and release the subject in the eliminatory partial test, the mark of the exam must be equal to or higher than 7. In case of failing the partial exam, the mark corresponding to the final exam will be worth 60% of the mark. total.

To pass the course you must obtain a minimum grade of 5 points out of 10 in the final exam of the course.

According to article 5 of Royal Decree 1125/2003, the results obtained for the student will be graded according to the numerical scale from 0 to 10, with the corresponding qualitative grade: (0 - 4,9) suspended; (5 - 6,9) approved; (7 - 8,9) notable; (9 - 10) excellent.

When the qualification of the subject is of Excellent (mark superior to 9 points) the educational of the asignatura will be able to consider if the student chooses to obtain the qualification of matrícula of honor (MH).

In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason.

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- "Treatise on Medical Physiology". 14 Edic. JE Hall and WE Guyton. Edit Elsevier. Barcelona 2021

- "Atlas of Human Anatomy". 7 Edic. FH Netter. Edit Elsevier Masson. Barcelona 2019