Degree in Health Engineering La Salle Campus Barcelona

Degree in Health Engineering

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Human physiology

Description
Human physiology studies the functions of the human body and mechanisms that regulate them. In this subject, students will learn to recognize and apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) organized according to the different organ systems of the body. Thus, the subject will allow students to learn about the different mechanisms of body function, including the study of different metabolic pathways, biology and organ systems.
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
First
Course
2
Credits
6.00

Titular Professors

Previous Knowledge

Not required

Objectives

Students acquire the knowledge and develop the skills indicated below:
1. Learn the basic concepts and recognize the basic functions of each system of the human body.
2. Discover the interrelationships between the different systems of the human body.
3. Demonstrate clinical judgment aimed at resolving clinical situations in adults taking into account the assessment data, health problems and complications that may arise.

Contents

1. Introduction to human physiology.
2. Acid-base balance. Electrolyte balance.
3. The immune system.
4. Integumentary system.
5. Skeletal, joint and muscular system.
6. Cardiovascular system. Blood and lymph.
7. Respiratory system.
8. Nervous system.
9. Digestive system.
10. Urinary system.
11. Endocrine system.
12. Reproductive system.

Methodology

The subject of Physiology will be carried out through the presentation of theoretical classes, which will help provide the basic knowledge and most important theoretical concepts. In addition, they will be complemented with the completion of work in the classroom in order to enhance the active learning of students. Here, students will learn by developing appropriate solutions by performing routines and interpreting results.
Practical activities are carried out in demonstration rooms or spaces with specialized equipment such as laboratories, computer rooms, or simulation rooms, always supervised by the teacher.

Evaluation

See electronic folder of the subject.

Evaluation Criteria

Ver carpeta electrónica de la asignatura.

Basic Bibliography

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Additional Material

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