HX1002 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 15.0 credits

Anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathology are integrated in the course to give the student an understanding of the connection between structure, function, and dysfunction of the organ systems. The effect of aging of the structure and function of the body is discussed in connection with the various organ systems.

Section I: Transportation and Movements, 4.5 cr.

• The respiratory system
• The cardiovascular system including blood and coagulation
• The musculoskeletal system

Section II: Communication, Control and Reproduction, 4.5 cr.

• The nervous system including special senses
• The endocrine system
• The reproductive system including prenatal development and puberty

Section III: Digestion, Excretion, and Defense, 4.5 cr.

• The digestive system including nutrition
• The urinary system including fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
• The integumentary system
• The lymphatic system and immunity, including bone marrow

Section IV: Pathology, 1.5 cr.

• Cell damage, cell death, regeneration, and wound healing
• Pathophysiological principles of arteriosclerotic diseases and cancer
• Genetic diseases
• Disturbances in the fluid balance

The course will provide the students with basic knowledge of the normal structure and function at tissue and organ levels of the human body and also how the various organ systems interact. Furthermore the course aims to give some knowledge about diseases in organ systems with emphasis on diagnostic and pathological/pathophysiological principles.

Föregående läsår användes:

Martini, Frederic H., Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Benjamin Cummings, 7th edition, 2005

Martini, FH. Fundamentals of anatomy & physiology. Applications manual –6. ed. –Upper Saddle River, Prentice-Hall, 2003.

Lindskog, Bengt I. Medicinsk miniordbok. 5 uppl. – Stockholm: Nordiska bokhandelns förlag, 1999

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• RED1 - Account, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN3 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Written examination Section I (TEN1; 4.5 cr.)
Written examination Section II (TEN2; 4.5 cr.)
Written examination Section III (TEN3; 4.5 cr.)
Seminars Section IV (SEM1; 1.5 cr.)

Mats Nilsson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.