Cardiovascular, Respiratory Systems and Renal Systems module (BS31024)
Learn how these systems function and develop. Explore how disease affects them, and how medicines help to manage this
The cardiovascular system is the body's network of the heart and blood vessels. It circulates blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients and remove waste.
The respiratory system is the group of organs and tissues that help you breathe. It brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.
The renal system, also known as the urinary system, removes waste and excess fluids from the blood. It does this through urine production, to help maintain the body's balance.
In this module you'll learn how these systems function. You'll also learn about common pathologies and drug action in these systems.
What you will learn
In this module, you will learn about:
- cardiovascular function
- cardiovascular heart disease
- medicinal (drug) management of common heart diseases
- respiratory function
- respiratory infections/disease
- medicinal (drug) management of common respiratory infections/disease
- renal system function
- renal injury/disease
- medicinal (drug) management of renal injury/disease
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- apply your understanding of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems
- determine suitable medicinal (drug) management strategies for common cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disease
- identify and retrieve appropriate information to support your own learning
Assignments / assessment
- Coursework (40%)
- Written exam (60%)
Teaching methods / timetable
- lectures
- workshops
- self-directed study exercises
Courses
This module is available on the following courses: