Knowledge

The student...

is able to describe the structure and functions of the cell and its organelles as well as describe the energy transfer and various forms of transport across the cell membrane
knows the key steps in protein synthesis; transcription, translocation and translation
can describe the general structure and function of the hormone system as well as describe the functions of important hormones, for example: insulin, glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline and ADH
can describe the general structure and function of the nervous system
is familiar with the structure and function of the circulatory and respiratory system
can outline the structure of skeletal muscle and describe the contractile mechanism and energy conversion of the skeletal muscle
can describe the structure of the skeleton and explain the calcium homeostasis
is able to explain the digestive system's overall tasks and describe the general features of the digestive system's structure
knows the general mechanisms of action of drugs in the organism
is able to explain risk factors, pathogenesis, symptoms, findings, preventive measures and treatment of the most common diseases, with emphasis on diseases of the cardiovascular system, hormone system, digestive system and cancer

Skills

The student...

can apply physiological knowledge to medical issues
is able to derive relevant differential diagnoses based on a patient case (history, findings, clinical examination results, comparative information)

General competence

The student...

is able to explain basic physiological conditions that may affect the health
is able to reflect on how knowledge about disease causes / risk factors can be used in preventive health work
is able to work problem-based and disseminate key subject material

Subject description 7115

Physiology and disease theory