Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Body Systems
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	01 37509
Module Lead	Dr Neena Kalia and Professor Janice Marshall
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	40
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-60 hours Tutorial-25 hours Work based learning-130 hours Guided independent study-185 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module comprises a series of lectures and small group tutorials (SGTs) leading to pre-clinical dental students gaining a firm understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of 5 major body systems. These include the digestive, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It aims to inform dental students that disturbed oral structure and function, stress associated with dental procedures, and drugs given by the dentist to control pain may influence the function of other body systems, particularly the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Likewise, pathophysiological changes taking place elsewhere in the body may markedly affect normal oral structure and function, particularly diseases affecting the digestive, renal and endocrine systems. In this context, this Body Systems module will provide pre-clinical dental students with a strong foundation in human physiology, allowing them to better evaluate overall patient health. Resources available include access to on-line material such as lectures, YouTube videos and plastinated anatomical models. Throughout the delivery of this module, students will be given ample opportunities to gauge their understanding through interactive SGTs, revision quizzes and problem-solving discussion sessions.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate an: understanding of the topographical organisation and basic functions of the digestive system, including the anatomy and histology of the gut, the processes of mastication and swallowing and the digestion, absorptive and secretory processes of the gut. understanding of the role of digestive problems and abnormalities in relation to the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth (eg importance of an appropriate diet and of dietary calcium and vitamin D, consequences of persistent vomiting (eg in anorexic/bulimic patients) understanding of the topographical organisation and functions of the kidneys and urinary tract, including glomerular filtration, tubular absorption, and the relationship of renal function to cardiovascular function. understanding of the role of the kidneys in the maintenance of normal body fluid volume, and the consequences for renal function of haemorrhage. understanding of the consequences for renal function of drugs used in dental practice, including anaesthetics, and commonly used pain- relief drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). understanding of renal failure and the importance of ascertaining patient information concerning renal function. understanding of the nature of the endocrine system, the anatomy and histology of the endocrine glands and the sites of production of the major hormones and their actions on target tissues. understanding of the endocrine glands and the major hormones – their sites of production and actions. understanding of the dental consequences of endocrine abnormalities – eg the effects of diabetes, disorders of calcium regulation (Vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin) understanding of the topographical organisation and basic functions of the heart, including the anatomy and histology, the initiation and propagation of electrical activity, and its relation to cardiac filling and contraction. understanding of the topographical organisation, histology and functions of the major types of blood vessel in systemic and pulmonary circulations, including their particular roles in determining vascular resistance, exchange of blood gases, nutrients and fluid. understanding of the composition of blood, the structural and functional properties of normal and abnormal haemoglobin, the factors that affect blood flow and the process of clotting. understanding of the roles of the nervous system and circulating hormones in the homeostatic regulation of arterial blood pressure and blood volume in everyday life, in the dental chair and following haemorrhage, and appreciate the relationships with renal function. understanding of the roles of the nervous system and circulating hormones in regulating the cardiovascular system during mastication and digestion, exercise and emotional stress and appreciate their relevance to dental practice. Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and histology of the larynx, upper and lower respiratory passages respiratory system and the structural and functional relationships between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. understanding of the factors that govern alveolar ventilation in health and disease and how they may be affected during intervention by the dentist. understanding of the role of the respiratory system in the control of blood gases and pH, including how normal levels are maintained and the causes and consequences of disturbances. understanding of how rhythmic respiration is generated together with the peripheral and central mechanisms involved in controlling respiration. understanding of mechanisms involved in regulating the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in systemic hypoxia especially in relation to the use of general anaesthesia and to respiratory disease.
Assessment	37509-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (50%) 37509-02 : In course assessment : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1.5 hour Written Examination (50%) In-course Assessment (50%) Reassessment: 1.5 hour Written Examination (50%) In-course Assessment (50%)
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