Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in this unit

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Describe the basic concepts and principles related to homeostasis.
2. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in the normal body through feedback mechanisms and buffer systems.
3. Describe some abnormalities of homeostasis mechanisms in the body.
4. Describe ionic basis of muscle and nerve cells excitability and the mechanism of muscle contraction.
5. Describe structure, function and identify drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system.
6. Describe the consequences of exposure to biological, chemical and physical hazards on individuals and community.
7. Describe the microbiological characterstics of common bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
8. Describe the general properties of the immune system in the body and types of immune responses.
9. Describe tha mechanisms and pupose of the inflammatory response and its consequences.
10. Describe the biology of normal cellular growth and proliferation and the terminology, molecular pathogenesis and pathological aspects of abnormal proliferations including neoplasia.
11. Know basic concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
12. Know basic concepts of establishing drug safety.
13. Know basic principles of antimicrobial and antineoplastic chemotherapy.
14. Perform the practical skills related to homeostasis.
15. Acquire the basic communication skills.