Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand the organisation of the human body

2 Understand the functioning of the body systems associated with energy metabolism

3 Understand how homeostatic mechanisms operate in the maintenance of an internal environment

4 Be able to interpret data obtained from monitoring routine variations in the functioning of healthy body systems.

P1 describe the functions of the main cell components

P2 describe the structure of the main tissues of the body and their role in the functioning of two named body organs

P3 describe the gross structure and main functions of all major body systems

P4 describe the role of energy in the body and the physiology of three named body systems in relation to energy metabolism

P5 describe the concept of homeostasis and the homeostatic mechanisms that regulate heart rate, breathing rate, body temperature and blood glucose levels

P6 measure body temperature, heart rate and breathing rate before and after astandard period of exercise, interpret the data and comment on its validity.

M1 explain the physiology of three named body systems in relation to energy metabolism

M2 explain the probable homeostatic responses to changes in the internal environment during exercise

M3 analyse data obtained to show how homeostatic mechanisms control the internal environment during exercise.

D1 use examples to explain how body systems interrelate with each other

D2 explain the importance of homeostasis in maintaining the healthy functioning of the body.