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What is the main focus of the Anatomy and Physiology module?
Which activity is compulsory for students in this module?
Which practical is related to the urinary system?
What percentage is required to pass overall in this biology program?
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Which of the following best describes the structure of the module?
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What is the role of pathology in the context of anatomy and physiology?
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Which week will focus on the nervous system during the Spring semester?
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What is one objective students should accomplish by the end of the session?
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How many practicals are there in total for the entire course?
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What is the contribution of the in-course assessment to the overall module assessment?
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Who is the instructor for the Anatomy and Physiology module?
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What teaching method will primarily be used in this Anatomy and Physiology module?
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What should students do to avoid a mark penalty in practical classes?
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Which practical is linked to the cardiovascular system?
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Which of these is NOT mentioned as a component of the learning activities in the Anatomy and Physiology module?
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What type of examination contributes 70% to the overall assessment for the module?
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What is the deadline for the Transport formative assessment?
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What percentage of the final mark do each of the two summative Blackboard tests contribute?
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What is the consequence of non-attendance at practicals?
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What is the minimum percentage required to pass each assessment in some programmes?
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What was the average score difference between low attenders and high attenders?
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What is the total study hours expected for each 10 credit module?
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How many recorded sessions are there for lectures in total?
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What percentage of students on the module had to resit something last year?
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What percentage of the module mark does the coursework contribute?
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Which system is responsible for rapid internal communication?
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Which of the following is an example of external communication?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a special sense?
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What physical mechanism is responsible for producing speech?
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Which emotion is represented by the facial expression of contempt?
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What is the role of the cardiovascular system in communication?
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Which option aligns with non-verbal communication?
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How many hours are allocated for lectures in a semester of A&P study?
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What is included in self-study?
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How many hours remain for self-study after accounting for lectures, seminars, practicals, and online assessments?
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How many hours are suggested for exam revision during the semester?
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Which of the following practices is recommended for effective learning?
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What resource is suggested for Biomolecular students studying Anatomy and Physiology?
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What should a student do if they are struggling with lecture material?
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What is a professional practice when communicating with lecturers?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body
- Physiology is the study of how body functions in good health
- Pathology is the study of diseases
- This module will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the human body but will make comparisons to other vertebrates
- The module is a systems approach to the body
- Focuses on how the body works in health not disease
- Explores how functional requirements drive the structure of the body and how the structure enables functional capabilities
- Most biology degrees will contain trigger warnings
Schedule
- Autumn Semester
- Week 1 Introduction to anatomy
- Week 2/3 Introduction to physiology
- Weeks 4/5/7 Cardiovascular System
- Week 6 Mid semester week
- Week 8/9 Respiratory System
- Weeks 10/11 Urinary System
- Spring Semester
- Week 1/2/3 Introduction to digestive system
- Week 4 Mid-semester week
- Week 5/6/7 Introduction to musculoskeletal system
- Weeks 8/9/10 Introduction to the nervous system
- Week 11/12 Revision session and completion of assessment
Assessments
- 20 credit module taught over 2 semesters, covers anatomy and physiology of different systems
- Weekly in-person lectures with optional learning activities
- Regular in-person seminars to apply theory and common biological calculations
- 3 practicals per semester, attendance is compulsory and linked to the assessments
Assessment Details
- Exam: Summer examination (closed book, MCQs and single best answer questions) 70% of overall module mark
- Coursework: Two summative Blackboard tests (1/semester) each linked to a practical class (15% each)
- Coursework assessments: Each practical is linked to an online Blackboard test (two formative and one summative), two summative Blackboard tests each worth 15% of final mark
- Attendance at practicals is compulsory. Non-attendance will result in zero marks or a penalty applied. Late arrivals are not allowed into the class and a mark-penalty will be applied.
Attendance
- Students who engage with their studies generally perform better than those who don't
- 36% of students had to resit an assessment in 2023-24
- Low attenders scored on average 12% lower than high attenders
Study Time
- Each 10 credit module = 100 hours of study
- Each semester = 100 hours of A&P study
- Lectures: 17 hours
- Seminars: 3 hours
- Practicals: 6 hours
- Online Assessments: 6 hours
- 68 hours remaining for self-study, including 30 hours for exam revision
Self-Study
- Self-study includes:
- Pre-lecture preparation
- Learning activities accompanying lectures
- Post-lecture review
- Wider reading
Reading Lists
- Ross and Wilson (2018). Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. 14th Ed. Churchill Livingstone – online version via library
- Aspinall and Cappello (2020) Introduction to Animal and Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology. 4th Ed. CABI
- Grossman & Porth (2014). Porth's Pathophysiology. 9th Ed. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Good Practice
- Be curious
- Take notice in lectures
- Review lecture material
- Complete learning activities
- Be professional
- Attend all classes
- Be punctual
- Email lecturers formally from your university email account
- If struggling seek help from lecturers or course instructors, review lecture notes and course material.
Survival Needs
- Communication
- Intake and elimination
- Protection and survival
Communication
- Receiving, collating and responding to information
- Transport systems
- Internal Communication
- External Communication
Transport Systems
- Blood
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic System
Internal Communication
- Nervous system – rapid system
- Endocrine system – slower more precise system
External Communication
- Special senses
- Sight, hearing, balance, smell, taste
- Verbal communication (speech)
- air passing over vocal cords
- Non-verbal communication
- Posture and movement
Special Senses (EENT)
- Vision
- Hearing
- Olfaction
- Equilibrium
- Gustation
Verbal Communication (speech)
- Sound is produced in the larynx
- Expired air passes over the vocal cords and vibrates
- Muscles in the throat, cheeks and movement of the tongue and jaw form speech
Non-Verbal Communication
- 7 Universal facial expressions:
- Fear
- Sadness
- Contempt
- Joy
- Disgust
- Surprise
- Anger
- Non-universal body language should be avoided
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Description
This quiz covers the key concepts of anatomy and physiology, focusing on the structure and function of the human body. It also compares the human body systems to those of other vertebrates. Designed for biology students, this module emphasizes health rather than disease.
