BMS134 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (6)

This subject continues the foundation study of the function of the human body. Students will examine the physiology of various systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems including pertinent medical considerations.

Availability

Micro Session 5 (74)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS134. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge
BMS133, BMS135

Subject Relationships

BMS130 BMS134 is equivalent to BMS130 without the laboratory Practicals

Incompatible Subjects

BMS130

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and describe the principal structural features and locations of each component organ of the following body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems;
  • be able to describe the functions of each component organ of the following body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems; and
  • be able to demonstrate application of the principles of physiological regulation in each of the following body systems, by explaining the integration of these systems in the entire organism: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • CIRCULATORY SYSTEM: blood, circulation, haemodynamics, the cardiac cycle, ECG and blood pressure control; cardiovascular regulation; lymphatic system;
  • RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: functional anatomy of the respiratory system, ventilation and lung mechanics, gas exchange, transport of gases in the blood, control of respiration;
  • DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: functional anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract and associated structures; physiology of digestion and absorption; regulation of gastrointestinal processes; metabolism and nutrition;
  • RENAL SYSTEM: functional anatomy of the urinary system; mechanism of urine formation, regulation of pH, sodium, potassium, chloride and water balance, control of urine production; and
  • REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: male and female reproductive anatomy; female reproductive cycles; male and female gamete formation; fertilisation, implantation and pregnancy, foetal development and lactation.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of BMS134 in 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Weekly mini-tests
30
2
Mid-session exam
30
3
Final exam
40

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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