Bournemouth University Talbot Campus (BUTC) • Biological Science

The heart anatomy and physiology. Anatomy of the ventricles, artria and associated vessels. Systemic and pulmonary pathways. The cardiac cycle. Components of blood, cardiac output and stroke volume. Blood pressure.

Anatomy and physiology of the human skeleton. Bone structure and anatomy. Joints, bone associated diseases.

The anatomy and physiology of brain cells of the central and peripheral nervous system. Axon anatomy and physiology, cell signalling, neurotransmitters. Drug abuse on neurotransmission.

Anatomy of organs involving senses such as: the eye and ears. Neurological pathways of senses such as taste, touch and smell.

The endocrine system. Description of the system and hormone regulation.

The kidneys, description of the anatomy and functions of the renal system, kidney nephrons and kidney cells.

Anatomy and physiology on a cellular, chemical and tissue level.

Anatomy of the lungs, blood supply and trachea. Interior structures of the nose. Alveolar cells. Respiration and mechanisms of breathing. Gas transport.

Anatomy and function of the digestive system. Enzymes and absorption.

Immunity is the body’s ability to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign materials or abnormal cells. Content: description and functions of the lymphatic system, in depth description of immune cells.