BMD181 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In-depth notes on the circulatory system, with the assistance of clear diagrams. A summary and a few revision questions are included. Outline: Describe the macroscopic and microscopic structure and function of the blood circulatory system Describe and recognise the structure of the heart and understand how structure relates to function Compare and contrast the arterial and venous systems microcirculation Describe and recognise (covered in previous bullet point): - Elastic arteries, muscular ar...

In-depth notes on the histology of skeletal muscle with the assistance of clear diagrams. Outline: Histology and cellular function of: - Cartilage - Bone - Joints - Tendons - Ligaments Overview of bone growth - Endochondral ossification - Intramembranous ossification

In-depth notes on the basic cell types, with the assistance of clear diagrams; a concise introduction to this module, giving a strong basis for building on tissue biology studies. Four basic tissues: • Epithelial (specialised tissue within organs, more complex) • Supporting tissue • Muscular tissue • Nervous tissue

In-depth notes and clear diagrams on the respiratory system. Topics covered: • Describe the branching structure of the respiratory tree • Understand the different functions of the large and small airways • Appreciate how structure relates to function in the respiratory tract • Describe and recognise the histology of the terminal portion of the respiratory tree • Describe the dual blood circulation to the lungs

In-depth notes on the histology of muscle, with the assistance of clear diagrams. Outline: • Describe and recognise the histology of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle • Describe the process of contraction in each type of muscle • Compare and contrast the 3 types of muscle

• Introduction to the neuron • Physiology of nerve impulse transmission • Peripheral nervous system -> ANS • Central nervous system