Knowledge

The student...

can explain the functions of the respiratory system
is able to outline and describe the main structures in the upper and lower respiratory tract
can explain the structure and function of the alveoli
can explain the mechanisms underlying the ventilation of the lungs
can explain the gas exchange in the lungs and how gases are transported in the blood
can explain which factors influence ventilation and the underlying regulatory mechanisms (regulation via central and peripheral chemoreceptors)
can name the different cell types in the blood
can describe the main function of the different cell types in the blood
can list the immune system's most important functions
can describe the specific and non-specific defence mechanisms
can explain the functions of the digestive system
can outline and explain the general structure of the digestive system
can explain the different digestive processes
can explain the functions of the kidneys
can outline and describe the structure of the kidneys and the urinary tract
can explain the various processes that take place in the kidneys (filtration, reabsorption and secretion)
can explain how the kidneys process important substances (glucose, proteins and salts)
can describe how the kidneys help to regulate the body's fluid volume and osmolarity
can explain the functions of the reproductive systems
can outline and describe the structure of the reproductive system
can explain the functions of the sexual organs
can explain the process of gamete production

Skills

The student...

is familiar with Latin words and expressions relating to the torso (anatomical terminology)
can name the bones in the torso and important structures relating to muscular origins and insertions
can name the origins, insertions, joint effects, blood and nerve supply of individual muscles, focusing on the following groups:
- muscles that influence the spine
- muscles that influence the chest

General competence

The student...

demonstrates practical skills in identifying important structures in anatomical specimens of the heart, lungs, digestive system, reproductive system and kidneys
shows competence in problem-based work and oral and written communication of key subject matter
can apply knowledge and skills to common interdisciplinary work

Subject description 7092

Anatomy and physiology 3