sini - UKM Medical Centre - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

128 • Panduan PrasiswazahRespiratory System (S5.2) ModuleThe respiratory system helps us to breathe. The lungs and respiratory systemallow oxygen in the air to be taken into the body. It also enables the bodyto get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out. It helps to maintain ourbody temperature and eliminate excess water from the body. Disorders in therespiratory system will give impact to homeostasis. Students need to havea basic understanding and knowledge of structure, function, pathogenesis,diagnosis and management of various malformation, inflammatory,neoplasms, degenerative and traumatic disorders of respiratory system inorder to be a competent GP. The respiratory system is related to the humanlife, from a cell to organism and from infancy to elderly. Students willfind this topic interesting. This system includes ethical concepts, publichealth issue and epidemiological tools. The module is taught in a systematicsequence of themes by means of lectures, laboratory activities, laboratoryskills, class discussions, extramural activities and tutorials as the core ofproblem-based learning. Finally, we hope that the students will strive hardto achieve success in this course which will be conducted in 6 weeks.Gastrointestinal System (S6.1) ModuleThe gastrointestinal system is the body system that processes food so thatit can be used by the body. It also gets rid of waste after digestion. Theindividual components of the gastrointestinal system are mouth, salivaryglands, oesophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestines, large intestines,rectum, anus, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The primary purpose ofthe gastrointestinal tract is to break down food into nutrients which can beabsorbed into the body to provide energy. The abnormality of the structuresof the organ will lead to functional impairment such as inappropriateperistaltic process due to the muscular hypertrophies of the obstructionby any intussuception or bulging of the tumour in the digestive tract wall.Excessive acid secretion and reduced mucous or bicarbonate secretion willcontribute to inflammation and ulcer. The gastrointestinal system is relatedto the human life, from a cell to organism and from infancy to elderly.Students will find this topic interesting. This system includes ethicalconcepts, public health issue and epidemiological tools. The module istaught in a systematic sequence of themes by means of lectures, laboratoryactivities, laboratory skills, class discussions, extramural activities andtutorials as the core of problem-based learning. Finally, we hope that thestudents will strive hard to achieve success in this course which will beconducted in 8 weeks.Genitourinary System (S6.2) ModuleThe genitourinary system is the organ system of the reproductive organs andthe urinary system. This module will be focusing on the role of the urinarysystem that produces, stores, and eliminates urine. It will focus on excretion,