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Learning objectives: Describe the anatomy and function Appreciate the composition and control of secretion of saliva Describe and recognise serous cells and mucous cells Describe the structure and histology of: – Salivary secretory unit – Salivary ductal system – Parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands Describe the basic structure of the eye and explain how structure relates to function Describe the basic structure of the ear and explain how structure relates to function

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 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

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

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 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

• Describe the different types of epithelium, where they are located and their functional relevance. • Know the different types of cells making up supporting tissues. • Understand the term ‘mesenchymal tissue’. • This lecture will not cover details of nervous system and muscle.

In-depth notes on embryology, with the assistance of clear diagrams. Outline: • Terminology • Fertilisation and gastrulation • Structure of placenta • Germ cell layers • Basic details of formation of: - Neurulation - Gut - Heart - Musculoskeletal system - Lungs - Liver - Pancreas - Urinary system

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 male reproductive system with the assistance of clear diagrams. These notes also provide example MCQ and SAQs. Outline: Describe and recognise the structure and function of the: - Testis - Seminal vesicles - Prostate gland - Penis & Urethra Describe the process of spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis