This subject aims to provide students with an introduction to the concepts of human anatomy and physiology, including homeostasis, the body as a whole organism and the characteristics of life, particularly those of control, growth, development, replacement, structure and movement. Additionally the subject provides students with opportunities to further understand these concepts through dissemination of the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, skeletal and muscular systems in terms of their components, structure and functions and how these systems integrate to maintain homeostasis within the body. HBS1 is the first of two subjects of study exploring the concepts of human anatomy and physiology along with HBS2. On completion of these two subjects, students are expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of all systems of the human body and their interactions for maintenance of homeostasis.

1. Identify the different levels of organisation of the human body from cell to system(s) and coordinate how their individual functions contribute to the performance as a whole.
2. Identify and apply appropriate anatomical terminology to describe each of the different systems of the human body.
3. Explain the concept of homeostasis in relation to self-regulatory mechanisms of the body and the importance of the systems of control (nervous and endocrine).
4. Describe and explain in detail the biology of the cell and relate how this is adapted within different cell types.
5. Explain and classify the inter-relationship between the structure and function of cells and tissues to the organs and systems of the human body.
6. Describe and interpret the detailed structure and function of the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, skeletal and muscular systems.
7. Analyse the role of the nervous system in the regulation of the body’s homeostasis and the control of other systems of the body.
8. Analyse the role of the endocrine system along with the nervous system in the regulation of the body’s homeostasis.
9. Apply knowledge of the systems to problem solving clinical issues.

1. Online Quizzes. Weeks 4, 7, 9, 11. Total 40%.
2. Assignment- uploaded online. Week 12. 20%.
3. Final Examination. Closed book, invigilation required. Exam period. 40%.

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