Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: You will be expected to have an understanding of anatomy and physiology (human or other animal), at level 7. AND Pre-requisite: [Module BMS07107] Comparative Anatomy and Physiology

This module introduces you to the physiological concept of balance in respect to the health and wellbeing of humans and animals. In the module you will learn how biological systems adapt to survive internal and external variations at diurnal, seasonal and evolutionary levels. The examples used to illustrate physiological variability and adaptation are drawn from a wide variety of species. You will go onto explore factors which affect good health such as toxicity, pathogen challenge, metabolic disorders and neoplasm. You will use a wide variety of laboratory techniques that are commonly used to diagnose ill health and be given the opportunity to investigate the effect of small lifestyle changes on your own wellbeing.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the different ways in which animals are able to regulate their internal environment

LO2: Explain the role of lifestyle, medical intervention and population screening on promoting good health

LO3: Investigate the effect of simple lifestyle changes on wellbeing using credible evidence gathered from literature and self-exploration

LO4: Discuss the role of pathogen challenge, metabolic disorders and neoplasm on wellbeing.

LO5: Use the examples of diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction to explain how homeostatic disruption leads to disease.