FCOS 208 — Human Physiology
Family and Consumer Sciences · University of Ghana
Composition of blood: Anaemia; blood groups; homeostasis and blood coagulation; conditions that cause excessive bleeding; functions of blood; structure of the heart. Cardiac cycle; Circulatory systems; factors that affects heart rate. Structural organization of the respiratory system; mechanisms of inspiration and expiration; Types of breathings; pulmonary volumes and capacities; transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide; factors that affect respiratory rate; regulation of respiration. Hypoxia and respiratory disorders. Structural organization of the urinary system; the nephron; formation of urine filtration, reabsorption and secretion; Regulation acids-base balance; Effect of kidney malfunction on the body. Basic structure of the digestive system; secretions, functions and regulation of saliva, gastric juice, pancreatic juice, intestinal juice and bile; movements of the small and large intestine; Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; Peptic ulcer. Physiologic anatomy of the male reproductive organs; Ogenesis; endocrine functions of the ovaries; the female sexual cycle. Pituitary gland and its hormones; the thyroid gland and its hormones; Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism; Regulation of blood calcium level; Hormones of the adrenal glands; Hyperadrenalism and Hypoadrenalism; Pancreatic hormones; regulations of blood glucose level.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- FCOS 201 — Child & Adolescent Development
- FCOS 202 — Introduction to Fashion Design
- FCOS 203 — Task Performance Management
- FCOS 204 — Adult Development
- FCOS 206 — Principles of Foods
- FCOS 212 — Concepts of Family Resource Management
- FCOS 214 — Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- FCOS 315 — Textiles and Apparel Product Development
- FCOS 317 — Evolution of Fashion
- FCOS 319 — Meal Service and Table Etiquette
- FCOS 322 — Family Food Security
- FCOS 324 — Food Habits
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).