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MON |
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the body systems; how they connect and work together; location and gross anatomy of organs |
CELLS AND TISSUES
The body's 'biochemical building blocks'; basic components of cells and structure of different tissues and organs; cell division |
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TUE |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Gross anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems; components and functions of blood and other fluids |
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
How we get ‘fuel’ into the body: the respiratory system, how we carry fuel in blood, use it in cells and the waste products produced |
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WED |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Anatomy of the digestive system; how we ingest, breakdown and absorb nutrients; current research |
SKELETAL SYSTEM
Terms and definitions; main bones of the skeleton; different classifications of joints |
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THU |
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Basic structure of the nervous system, spinal nerves and areas of the brain |
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Introduction to the endocrine system: the major glands, hormones and feedback cycles |
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FRI |
MUSCLES
Major muscle groups and outline of muscle physiology |
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION |
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WEEK 2 | AM | PM |
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MON |
URINARY SYSTEM & WASTES
How we remove wastes: a look at the urinary system, large intestine and skin |
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems including the female cycles and sperm production |
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TUE |
PATHOLOGY INTRO
An introduction to disease. The cells and actions of the immune response |
CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY |
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WED |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM PATHOLOG |
MUSCULOSKELETAL PATHOLOGY |
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THU |
NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS PATHOLOGY |
URINARY, REPRODUCTIVE & OTHER PATHOLOGIES
Including cancer and AIDS |
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FRI |
SPECIAL SENSES
Hearing, vision, smell, taste, the skin and associated pathologies |
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
Introduction to other topics in research including circadian rhythms, sleep and physiological adaptations
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WEEK 3 | AM | PM |
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MON |
MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS
Different western medical interventions - drugs and surgery; where complementary medicine fits in |
REVIEW
Review of the course work |
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TUE |
ASSESSMENT
Course assessment |
OPEN SESSION
An Open Session with discussion and questions to link all the work together |
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