Students will obtain knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary systems. This unit is the last in the sequence of Human Health Science units and has as prerequisites the preceeding four units. Students will use knowledge and understanding of the body developed in previous studies to examine the physiologic and cellular bases of some commonly used methods of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and relate these to their uses, especially in the context of nursing practice. Topics covered include relevant aspects of human nutrition, immunology, pharmacology and ionising radiation. 383 Stress and Stress Management Physiology First Semester Stress is a contributing factor in many bodily dysfunctions.
Stress management is recognised as contributing to optimal health.
This unit aims to elucidate the physiological mechanisms underlying the stress response, its effects on major body systems and the mechanisms by which stress management techniques interact with and modify the stress response. This unit discusses theories of biological ageing, as well as the structural and physiological changes in the human body associated with normal ageing and their impications for lifestyle. Nutritional requirements for the aged will be studied, as well as the physiological and pharmacological factors which result in altered lifestyle impact in the elderly. The Honours year is designed to provide professional scientific development. A short thesis is required describing the research and the results obtained.